The Life of Alexander the Great
Quintus Curtius Rufus [Translated into English by several Gentlemen in the University of Cambridge]
1690
Francis Saunders
8vo
Description:
Rendered into English by several gentlemen of Cambridge University, this classical biography offers a late 17th century perspective on the dramatic exploits and shifting character of the Macedonian conqueror. The narrative follows Alexander’s rapid expansion across Asia, balancing accounts of his military brilliance and the result of absolute power.
Condition:
Good Condition. Bound in contemporary dark leather. Binding is firm and contents are lightly tanned and foxed. Pen markings of former owner to title page. Scuff to inside front board. Boards are slightly shaky. Boards have some notable wear to edges and corners. Some peeling to leather on boards and spine edges exposing boards. Overall a nice copy for its age.
The Life of Alexander the Great
Quintus Curtius Rufus [Translated into English by several Gentlemen in the University of Cambridge]
1690
Francis Saunders
8vo
Description:
Rendered into English by several gentlemen of Cambridge University, this classical biography offers a late 17th century perspective on the dramatic exploits and shifting character of the Macedonian conqueror. The narrative follows Alexander’s rapid expansion across Asia, balancing accounts of his military brilliance and the result of absolute power.
Condition:
Good Condition. Bound in contemporary dark leather. Binding is firm and contents are lightly tanned and foxed. Pen markings of former owner to title page. Scuff to inside front board. Boards are slightly shaky. Boards have some notable wear to edges and corners. Some peeling to leather on boards and spine edges exposing boards. Overall a nice copy for its age.
