Alexander's Tomb: The Two-Thousand Year Obsession to Find the Lost Conquerer

Saunders, Nicholas J.

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ISBN 10: 0465072038 ISBN 13: 9780465072033
Published by Basic Books, 2007
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Alexander the Great is a towering figure in world history, but despite our long-held fascination with him, his burial site is unknown. The search for Alexander's tomb began soon after his untimely death in 323 B.C. and continues even today. The epic pursuit of the tomb spans continents and centuries, and involves some of history's most iconic figures. This is the story not of a brief and spectacular life, but of a momentous and unexplained death, multiple burials, and the seemingly never-ending quest for a man-god's final resting place. Bringing together thousands of years of speculation, as well as new questions about the ramifications of actually solving the puzzle, Alexander's Tomb is a fascinating look at one of archaeology's greatest mysteries.

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Nicholas J. Saunders is a lecturer in the department of anthropology at University College, London, and a regular commentator on British television and radio.

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Title: Alexander's Tomb: The Two-Thousand Year ...
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: paperback
Condition: As New

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