An Apraisal of Alexander the Great

History Compass, 2009

Interest in Alexander the Great has never flagged from the time of his death until the present day. The bibliography of Alexander the Great continues to grow at near exponential rates. He was a commander of outstanding ability whose legacy was a world forever changed. However, plagued by a dearth of contemporary sources, scholars still debate his goals, his methods, and his true legacy. Did he envision and work towards a world where the races would be fused into one? Or was he an insatiable conqueror whose values were those of a Genghis Khan or a Tamarlane? Was his empire built on expediency or was it an attempt at a new world order under an absolute monarch. Finally, did Alexander order his own deification, and was this the result of practical administrative and political calculations, or was it the consequence of growing megalomaniacy. All of these interpretations have modern scholarly adherents, although some have come to dominate most current scholarship.

Historian, 2012

Relying on scholarly books, articles, and written and oral primary sources, Richard Cockett not only traces the origins of but also examines the conflicting

Ancient History Alive: Alexander the Great, 2015

Kindle book authored by Thomas Blackwell that I edited to improve grammar.

The Historian, 2012

Relying on scholarly books, articles, and written and oral primary sources, Richard Cockett not only traces the origins of but also examines the conflicting

Re-edition with translation and commentary of P.Oxy. LVI 3824

Classical World, 2011

International Journal of Heritage Studies, 2023

Throughout history the life of Alexander the Great has been a largely studied topic. His divinity, however, has been the focus of scholarly interest especially during the last century. During this time, a widely accepted theory has been that Alexander was deified during his lifetime. However, the evidence for this claim is sometimes scarce and inconclusive. In this dissertation, I will examine and analyse different accounts on Alexander's deeds and life in order to evaluate whether this widely accepted claim has enough evidence to be stated confidently, as many scholars have done it in the last century. To achieve this, I will compare and contrast the ancient sources with modern works, to later analyse to which extent are they valid and represent accurate interpretations based on solid grounds. The overall conclusion is that none of the passages that have been used to affirm the divinisation of Alexander during his lifetime are decisive enough to accept the modern theory as true.