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This meticulously edited volume presents the Syriac version of the Pseudo-Callisthenes, one of the most important medieval sources for the life and legends of Alexander the Great. Editor Ernest A. Wallis Budge, a distinguished Egyptologist and orientalist, has compiled this work from five surviving manuscripts, providing scholars and historians with a comprehensive text of this significant historical document.
The Pseudo-Callisthenes represents a fascinating blend of historical fact and legendary material, reflecting how Alexander’s extraordinary life was interpreted and embellished in Eastern Christian communities. This Syriac recension offers unique perspectives on Alexander’s campaigns, personal character, and lasting legacy that differ from Western classical sources.
An essential resource for scholars of ancient history, Alexander the Great, biblical history, and early Christian literature, this edition makes an important Eastern version of the Alexander Romance accessible to modern researchers. The careful editorial work ensures accuracy and scholarly rigor in presenting these historical texts.
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