About this title: 'The most important work on Alexander the Great to appear in a long time. Neither scholarship nor semi-fictional biography will ever be the same again...Engels at last uses all the archaeological work done in Asia in the past generation and makes it accessible...Careful analyses of terrain, climate, and supply requirements are throughout combined in a masterly fashion to help account for Alexander's strategic decision in the light of the options open to him...The chief merit of this splendid book is perhaps the way in which it brings an ancient army to life, as it really was and moved: the ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980-12-29
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: Good. Soft cover. Normal cover wear. Unmarked text. Buy with confidence. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! ! Shipped each business day. read more
Binding: HC
Publisher: Univ. of California Press, Berkeley, CA
Date Published: (1978)
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: 8 B&W tables, 16 B&W maps. Very good w/good dustjacket (hardcover) closed tear on dj. 194pp. ISBN 0520034333 This book addresses itself to two basic questions: How did Alexander secure provisions for his army throughout Asia? How did logistics affect his strategy, tactics, and the time and direction of his marches? read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Date Published: 1978-12
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: Very Good. Very good condition lightly read hardback book with dustjacket that has a small tear in bottom front edge, very clean no highlighting, underlining or notes. read more
Edition: 1978th edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: Very Good+, Very Good- 8VO, 194 pgs., maps, Hardcover. Hardcover: Dark red cloth binding with title on spine in silver, slightly bumped lower front board corner. Paste-downs, endpapers, title, text and map pages are spotless. This is the first systemic study of the logistics of the Macedonian Army. This volume addresses two basic questions: how were provisions secured and how did the logistics affect his strategy? Map Illustrated. Nice tight binding. Jacket: Minor edgewear. A few closed tears. ... read more
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: Very Good in Very Good-dust jacket. 0520034333. Light bumping and rubbing to spine extremities and bottom board corners. Else binding clean. Pages clean. DJ spine and top inch of front panel sunned; spine lettering appears unaffected. Light rubbing along top DJ edge. Else DJ clean.; 9.25 x 6.25"; 194 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley,
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: Very Good. 0520042727. 194 pages, maps, wrappers, very good. From the publisher: The most important work on Alexander the Great to appear in a long time. Neither scholarship nor semi-fictional biography will ever be the same again. Engels at last uses all the archaeological work done in Asia in the past generation and makes it accessible. Careful analyses of terrain, climate, and supply requirements are throughout combined in a masterly fashion to help account for Alexander's strategic ... read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley, CA
Date Published: 1978
Description: Near Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 194 pp. incl. index. Full red cloth; slightly edge worn, else near fine. Past owner's name stamped on front endpaper, else contents fine. B/w line maps in rear. Printed dj; rear panel slightly toned, else very good. Alexander's logistic needs dictated his military strategy. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of California Press, Berkeley, Los Angeles, London
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good- jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 194 pp. Original red cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. Light foxing to edges of text block. DJ moderately soiled. Illust. w/ tables and maps. Contents very nice. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. 1st Pinting with full number line. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No marks/underlines/highlights. Pages are clean and nice. Tiny brown spots on edges. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: Hbk 194pp ISBN: 0520034333 prev owner's inscn on ep but book appears unrad dj is slightly shelf worn now in protective sleeve text is excellent as new. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: Fine. 0520042727 Looks like an unread copy in near perfect condition, Pages are clean and are not marred by marks, 100% of this purchase will support programs through a nonprofit organization! read more
Binding: Original Wrappers
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles, California
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: Maps. Very Good+/Near Fine. 5.5 x 8.25" Wraps. Crown 8vo. 194pp. VG+: there's a small, inconsequential bang to the botom for-edge corners from the wrapper to about page 9. Otherwise, wraps are clean and smooth, binding is straight, and pages are clear and unmarked. read more
Edition: 1981st edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: NEW. No Jacket. University Presses Of California, Columbia And Princeton: Country = USA, 1992. Paperback. BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. NEW ED. Height= 8.27, Width = 5.24 inches. ( 208 Pages): Illustrations 16 Maps: Suggested Readership = Undergraduate (Please note that the description may reference other related books/items that do not form part of this ISBN) ISBN: 0520042727. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Pri
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: New. A work on Alexander the Great. It combines analyses of terrain, climate, and supply requirements that account for Alexander's strategic decision in the light of the options open to him. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN-13:9780520042728ISBN:0520042727
Description: Good. 0520042727 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Edition: First Edition First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Univ of California Press, Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780520034334ISBN:0520034333
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Near fine with light dust spotting to top edge of text block, pages not affected, in near fine dj. Clean and tight. read more
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