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Alexander the Great was born in the Pella region of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia on July 20, 356 B.C., to parents King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia, daughter of King Neoptolemus.

In 343 B.C., King Philip II hired the philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander at the Temple of the Nymphs at Meiza. After Alexander completed his education in 340 B.C., he became a soldier and embarked on his first military expedition. Since then, Alexander was constantly battling for his kingdom and its expansion.
Here is the list of his counterparts:
- Athenian and Theban armies at Chaeronea.
- Hith mother-in-law Cleopatra
- region of Thessaly
- Thracian Triballians
- City of Thebes
- Persian King Darius III'
- Gaza
- Egypt
- Persians
- Eastern Iran
- Northern India
While preparing the conquests of Carthage and Rome, Alexander the Great died of malaria in Babylon (now Iraq), on June 13, 323 B.C. He was just 32 years old. His empire collapsed. Later, cultures of Greece and the Orient synthesized and thrived as Panhellenism - a side effect of Alexander's empire.
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Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Detail of a miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon ... More

map from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin. Being translations of such portions of the works of these and other classical authors as describe Alexander's campaigns in Afghanistan, the Panjâb, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania. With an introduction containing a life of Alexander, copious notes, illustrations, maps and indices. By J. W. Mc Crindle"

map from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by...

This image has been taken from scan 000461 from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin. Being translations of such portions of the works ... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Miniature of Alexander the Great slaying extraordinary creatures (dragons?). Image taken from f. 50 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Battle with two-headed dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83v

Battle with two-headed dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83v

Detail of a miniature of a battle with two-headed dragons. Image taken from f. 83v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written i... More

Battle with blemmyae from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80

Battle with blemmyae from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with headless men with faces on their torsos (blemmyae). Image taken from f. 80 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon r... More

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54

Detail of a miniature of Alexander killing Porrus. Image taken from f. 54 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More

map from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin. Being translations of such portions of the works of these and other classical authors as describe Alexander's campaigns in Afghanistan, the Panjâb, Sindh, Gedrosia and Karmania. With an introduction containing a life of Alexander, copious notes, illustrations, maps and indices. By J. W. Mc Crindle"

map from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by...

This image has been taken from scan 000084 from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin. Being translations of such portions of the works ... More

Alexander fighting dragons and creatures from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 73

Alexander fighting dragons and creatures from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 73

Miniature of Alexander and his army fighting against dragons; miniature of Alexander and his army encountering dog-headed men (cynocephali). Image taken from f. 73 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at th... More

Surrender of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 34

Surrender of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 34

Detail of a miniature of the surrender of the keys to a city. Image taken from f. 34 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written... More

Battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops) from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79v

Battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops) from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops). Image taken from f. 79v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Birth of Alexander the Great from BL Royal 20 C III, f. 15

Birth of Alexander the Great from BL Royal 20 C III, f. 15

Miniature of Olympias giving birth to Alexander the Great, with two eagles on the roof of the palace (foretelling Alexander's two empires in Europe and Asia). The temple of Diana at Ephesus burns in the backgro... More

Birth of Alexander the Great from BL Royal 20 C III, f. 15

Birth of Alexander the Great from BL Royal 20 C III, f. 15

Detail of a miniature of Olympias giving birth to Alexander the Great, with two eagles on the roof of the palace (foretelling Alexander's two empires in Europe and Asia). The temple of Diana at Ephesus burns in... More

Alexander and the wild man from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 64

Alexander and the wild man from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 64

Detail of a miniature of Alexander burning a wild man. Image taken from f. 64 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fre... More

Burning of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 94v

Burning of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 94v

Detail of a miniature of a city being burnt to prevent its capture by Perdiccas. Image taken from f. 94v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index... More

Entry of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 84

Entry of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 84

Detail of a miniature of the triumphant entry of Alexander into Babylon. Image taken from f. 84 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandr... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 40v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 40v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander praying that the mountains would close in upon a tribe of wicked savages. Image taken from f. 40v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire... More

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with boars and many-handed savages. Image taken from f. 51 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More

Alexander consults his astrologers from BL Burn 169, f. 69

Alexander consults his astrologers from BL Burn 169, f. 69

Miniature of Alexander the Great consulting his astrologers about an eclipse of the sun after the battle of Arbela and illuminated initial 'A'(lexandre) in Vasco da Lucena's French translation of Rufus's Histor... More

Battle against dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73

Battle against dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against dragons with emeralds in their foreheads. Image taken from f. 73 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alix... More

Alexander's army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 36v

Alexander's army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 36v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's army before Darius' city. Image taken from f. 36v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writt... More

Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12

Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12

Detail of a miniature of Alexander and Aristotle, and Bucephalus being brought in by two attendants. Image taken from f. 12 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon r... More

Battle with white lions from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50v

Battle with white lions from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with white lions. Image taken from f. 50v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writte... More

Alexander the Great from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 16

Alexander the Great from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 16

Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great battling against Porrus. Image taken from f. 16 of Poems and Romances (the 'Talbot Shrewsbury book'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More

Astronomy and geometry from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 3

Astronomy and geometry from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 3

Detail of a miniature of a landscape with clerks studying astronomy and geometry, holding an armillary sphere, a set square, and compasses. Image taken from f. 3 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (... More

Alexander and caladrius birds from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83

Alexander and caladrius birds from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83

Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, presented with the caladrius birds, and a foliate initial 'Q'(uant) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 74. Image taken from f. 83 of Historia de pro... More

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. Th... More

Battle against wild bulls from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73v

Battle against wild bulls from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against wild bulls. Image taken from f. 73v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More

Alexander defeating Pausanias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18

Alexander defeating Pausanias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18

Detail of a miniature of Alexander defeating Pausanias. Image taken from f. 18 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fr... More

Griffins carrying Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 70v

Griffins carrying Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 70v

Miniature of griffins carrying Alexander into the heavens. Image taken from f. 70v of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romanc... More

Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v

Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v

Miniature of Alexander being lowered into the sea in a cask, along with a cat and a cock, with a foliate initial 'L'(ore) and a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 65. Image taken from f. 77v of Histori... More

Alexander and the Amazons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 47v

Alexander and the Amazons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 47v

Detail of a miniature of the meeting between Alexander and the Amazons. Image taken from f. 47v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandr... More

Alexander the Great from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 16

Alexander the Great from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 16

Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great battling against Porrus. Image taken from f. 16 of Poems and Romances (the 'Talbot Shrewsbury book'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More

Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81

Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81

Detail of a miniature of the burial of Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 81 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More

Battle with lion-like beasts from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80v

Battle with lion-like beasts from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with lion-like beasts. Image taken from f. 80v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 11

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 11

Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus outside a city instructing Alexander in astronomy, and Alexander pushin him into a pit. Image taken from f. 11 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le ... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 60

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 60

Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering a naked and houseless tribe (the gymnosophists). Image taken from f. 60 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy A... More

map from "The History of the Life and Reign of Alexander the Great ... Translated [by P. Pratt] ... With supplements [of J. Freinsheim], notes, and a map"

map from "The History of the Life and Reign of Alexander the Great ......

This image has been taken from scan 000058 from volume 01 of "The History of the Life and Reign of Alexander the Great ... Translated [by P. Pratt] ... With supplements [of J. Freinsheim], notes, and a map". Th... More

Alexander fighting strange creatures from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 74

Alexander fighting strange creatures from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 74

Miniature of Alexander and his army encountering men with heads on their torsos (blemmyae); miniature of Alexander and his army fighting against horse-like beasts. Image taken from f. 74 of Roman d'Alexandre en... More

Battle with a three-horned beast from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51v

Battle with a three-horned beast from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with a three-horned beast and other strange animals. Image taken from f. 51v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy ... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 57

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 57

Detail of a miniature of Alexander driving off elephants with pigs and musical instruments. Image taken from f. 57 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixan... More

Memorial to Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82

Memorial to Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82

Detail of a miniature of Alexander building a city as a memorial to his horse, Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 82 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixand... More

Decorated initial from BL Harley 527, f. 1

Decorated initial from BL Harley 527, f. 1

Decorated initial 'O'(iez seigneurs baruns deu uus creisse buntez). Image taken from f. 1 of Chanson of Gui de Bourgogne (ff. 1-32), Chastoiement d'un Père à son fils, imperfect at the end (ff. 32v-46v), an exc... More

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More

Battle with sheep-horned dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78v

Battle with sheep-horned dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sheep-horned dragons. Image taken from f. 78v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre... More

Aristotle from BL Eg 737, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Aristotle from BL Eg 737, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of Aristotle teaching his pupil Alexander the Great. Image taken from f. 1 of Les Ethiques d'Aristote. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Eger... More

Nectanebus enthroned from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 1

Nectanebus enthroned from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 1

Detail of an historiated initial 'P' of Nectanebus enthroned. Image taken from f. 1 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Roman... More

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 30v

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 30v

Detail of a miniature of the battle of Alexander with the Persians. Image taken from f. 30v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). ... More

Capture of Pydna from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 97

Capture of Pydna from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 97

Detail of a miniature of the capture of Pydna and the murder of Olympias. Image taken from f. 97 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexand... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58

Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering strange women of the forest. Image taken from f. 58 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 24

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 24

Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, receiving gifts sent by Darius. Image taken from f. 24 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Ale... More

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Miniature of Jobas serving Alexander with poisoned wine, and an illuminated initial 'Q', with a foliate border. Image taken from f. 88v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hysto... More

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v

Miniature of Candace taking Alexander into her chamber and giving him a crown. Image taken from f. 71v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More

Battle with sword-horned men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78

Battle with sword-horned men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sword-horned men. Image taken from f. 78 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wr... More

map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged and adapted from "A History of Greece," with additional chapters covering the period 404 B.C. to 1862 A.D.]"

map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the ...

This image has been taken from scan 000241 from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged ... More

Alexander the Great from BL Burn 169, f. 25

Alexander the Great from BL Burn 169, f. 25

Miniature of Alexander the Great encounters Diogenes in his barrel in Vasco da Lucena's French translation of Rufus's Historia Alexandri magni, executed mainly in grisaille. Image taken from f. 25 of History of... More

Queen from BL Burn 169, f. 14 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Queen from BL Burn 169, f. 14 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of a queen in bed with a dragon, the king looking on from a window. Image taken from f. 14 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Al... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 56

Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 56

Detail of a miniature of Alexander meeting a strange tribe. Image taken from f. 56 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romanc... More

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Miniature of Alexander's battle with boars and many-handed savages. Image taken from f. 51 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Ambria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 75v

Ambria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 75v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander entering the city of Ambria. Image taken from f. 75v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More

Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v

Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v

Miniature of Alexander, in a cage, being carried aloft by griffins, and a foliate initial 'L'(ore) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 63. Image taken from f. 76v of Historia de proelis in a Fren... More

Alexander killing a wild boar from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 49

Alexander killing a wild boar from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 49

Detail of a miniature of Alexander killing a wild boar. Image taken from f. 49 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romance). ... More

Battle from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Battle from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of a battle, and decorated initial and border. Image taken from f. 50 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Writt... More

Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 9v

Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 9v

Detail of a miniature of Philip seated with a bird in his lap and a serpent and eggshell on the floor, surrounded by attendants, with an astronomer interpreting. Image taken from f. 9v of Historia de proelis in... More

Burial of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38v

Burial of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38v

Detail of a miniature of the burial of Darius. Image taken from f. 38v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. T... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v

Miniature of Nectanebus practicising the enchantments of Olympias, who lies in bed. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(ind... More

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Detail of a miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom, and Alexander being instructed by others outside. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French ... More

map from "The history of Greece, from the earliest state, to the death of Alexander the Great ... To which is added, a summary account of the affairs of Greece from that period to the sacking of Constantinople by the Othomans, etc"

map from "The history of Greece, from the earliest state, to the death...

This image has been taken from scan 000006 from volume 01 of "The history of Greece, from the earliest state, to the death of Alexander the Great ... To which is added, a summary account of the affairs of Greec... More

map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged and adapted from "A History of Greece," with additional chapters covering the period 404 B.C. to 1862 A.D.]"

map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the ...

This image has been taken from scan 000432 from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged ... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 75

Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 75

Miniature of Alexander building a tomb for Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 75 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romance). W... More

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of initial and lower border. Image taken from f. 50 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Illuminated initial from BL Burn 169, f. 42

Illuminated initial from BL Burn 169, f. 42

Illuminated initial. Image taken from f. 42 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Albanians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 41v

Albanians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 41v

Detail of a miniature of Albanians presenting Alexander with a dog, and the dog fighting an elephant and a lion. Image taken from f. 41v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hyst... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 89

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 89

Detail of a miniature of Alexander leaving the table. Image taken from f. 89 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fren... More

Murderers of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 39v

Murderers of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 39v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander ordering the murderers of Darius to be bound. Image taken from f. 39v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index... More

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom, and Alexander being instructed by others outside. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French translation ... More

Olympias enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 7

Olympias enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 7

Detail of a miniature of Olympias enthroned, with attendants, and Nectanebus in a white robe with a case of astronomical instruments. Image taken from f. 7 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Liv... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 26v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 26v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander answering the envoys of Darius. Image taken from f. 26v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Battle from BL Burn 169, f. 111

Battle from BL Burn 169, f. 111

Miniature of battle, with soldiers being pushed off of a cliff. Image taken from f. 111 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni... More

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 84 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 84 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of initial and lower border. Image taken from f. 84 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Decorated initial from BL Royal 15 C VI, f. 4

Decorated initial from BL Royal 15 C VI, f. 4

Initial 'P' with foliate decoration with ownership inscription of Sir Robert Cotton. Image taken from f. 4 of Historia Romana (ff. 4-50), Historia gentis Longobardorum (ff. 51-102v); Gesta Alexandri magni (inde... More

Illuminated initial from BL Burn 169, f. 176

Illuminated initial from BL Burn 169, f. 176

Illuminated initial. Image taken from f. 176 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Capture of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 67v

Capture of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 67v

Detail of a miniature of the capture of Candaculus' wife. Image taken from f. 67v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More

Alexander and his army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 19v

Alexander and his army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 19v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his army leaving Macedon, with the temple of Apollo on the right. Image taken from f. 19v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du ... More

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 70

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 70

Detail of a miniature of Candace in her chamber showing Alexander his statue. Image taken from f. 70 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Ale... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 62v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 62v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander erecting an inscribed column. Image taken from f. 62v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wri... More

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander presented with white elephants, at the beginning of chapter 73. Image taken from f. 82v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon ro... More

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Miniature of Alexander presented with white elephants, and a foliate initial 'L'(endemain) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 73. Image taken from f. 82v of Historia de proelis in a French trans... More

Funeral of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 92

Funeral of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 92

Detail of a miniature of the funeral of Alexander. Image taken from f. 92 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 55v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 55v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander, at a river crossing, encountering women armed with maces. Image taken from f. 55v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Ali... More

map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged and adapted from "A History of Greece," with additional chapters covering the period 404 B.C. to 1862 A.D.]"

map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the ...

This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged ... More

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 14 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 14 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of miniature. Image taken from f. 14 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Handguns from BL Burn 169, f. 127

Handguns from BL Burn 169, f. 127

Miniature of handguns in use at a siege. Image taken from f. 127 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Nectanebus and Olympias from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 4v

Nectanebus and Olympias from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 4v

Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus conversing with Olympias. Image taken from f. 4v of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Roma... More

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of miniature. Image taken from f. 50 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Detail of a miniature of Jobas serving Alexander with poisoned wine. Image taken from f. 88v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre).... More

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 33

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 33

Detail of a miniature of the battle of Alexander with the Persians. Image taken from f. 33 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Alexander and Olympias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 27

Alexander and Olympias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 27

Detail of a miniature of Olympias in bed, with Alexander holding her hand. Image taken from f. 27 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexan... More

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fr... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great slaying other extraordinary creatures (dragons?). Image taken from f. 50 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Ali... More

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