Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions
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| Author | : Frank L. Holt |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2003-11-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780520244832 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0520244834 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions by : Frank L. Holt
Book excerpt: Annotation A rare set of coin medallions is used to analyze Alexander the Great's reputation for invinceability in war. The book's backbone is the history of the discovery and interpretation of these medallions, to which are added the extraordinary story of Alexander, and a brief introduction to the science of numismatics.
