Into the Land of Bones: Alexander the Great in Afghanistan (Hellenistic Culture and Society) (Paperback)
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Short Description for Into the Land of Bones The so-called first war of the twenty-first century actually began more than 2,300 years ago when Alexander the Great led his army into what is now a sprawling ruin in northern Afghanistan. In this title, the author recounts Alexander's invasion of ancient Bactria, situating in a broader historical perspective America's war in Afghanistan.
Full description- Publisher: University of California Press
- Published: 01 November 2012
- Format: Paperback 264 pages
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- Categories: Asian History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Classical History / Classical Civilisation | Military History
- ISBN 13: 9780520274327 ISBN 10: 0520274326
- Sales rank: 274,585
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Full description for Into the Land of Bones
The so-called first war of the twenty-first century actually began more than 2,300 years ago when Alexander the Great led his army into what is now a sprawling ruin in northern Afghanistan. Frank L. Holt vividly recounts Alexander's invasion of ancient Bactria, situating in a broader historical perspective America's war in Afghanistan.
