Format:
1 online resource (255 pages)
ISBN:
9781498505284
Content:
This biographical pairing of Alexander the Great and Hernán Cortés reflects both upon the character and the leadership abilities of the two famous conquerors. The book joins historical narrative with source analysis and consideration of moral themes revealing underappreciated aspects of their leadership.
Content:
Intro -- Title Page -- Maps -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Alexander -- Alexander and the Macedonians -- Cyrus the Great and the Rise of Persia -- The Campaigns of Alexander -- The Leadership of Alexander the Great -- Cortés -- Spain, Cortés, and the Conquistadors -- The Aztecs -- The Conquest of Mexico -- Cortés the Commander -- Afterword -- A Note on Sources -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author.
Note:
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781498505277
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781498505277
Language:
English
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=1987866
