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Into the Land of Bones

Alexander the Great in Afghanistan
  • Frank L. Holt
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2012
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The so-called first war of the twenty-first century actually began more than 2,300 years ago when Alexander the Great led his army into what is now a sprawling ruin in northern Afghanistan. Frank L. Holt vividly recounts Alexander's invasion of ancient Bactria, situating in a broader historical perspective America's war in Afghanistan.

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Holt Frank L. :

Frank L. Holt, Professor of History at the University of Houston, is the author of Lost World of the Golden King, Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions, and Thundering Zeus, all published by UC Press.

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    Frontmatter

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    CONTENTS

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    List of Illustration

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    Foreword

    xi
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    Preface

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    Chapter One. Introduction

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    Chapter Two. Hunting the Enemy

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    Chapter Three. A Desperate Struggle

    45
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    Chapter Four. The Hydra Heads of Bactria

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    Chapter Five. Love and War

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    Chapter Six. Dark Shadows

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    Chapter Seven. The Legacy

    125
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    Chapter Eight. Conclusion

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    Appendix. Ancient Sources

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    Notes

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    Select Bibliography

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    Index

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    HELLENISTIC CULTURE AND SOCIETY

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October 3, 2012
eBook ISBN:
9780520953758
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264
https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520953758
eBook ISBN: 9780520953758
Keywords for this book
war history; reign of alexander the great; history of bactria; what is bactria; how alexander the great gained power; history of empires; books for history lovers; afghanistan history; history of kings; leisure reads; vacation books; distractions for kids; quarantine books; ancient afghanistan; hellenistic culture; culture of bactria; history of afghan culture; warfare; page turner; engaging; easy to read; book club reads; discussion books; ancient history; nonfiction; asian history; alexander the great
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