The translation of the work of the Roman historian Quintus Curtius Rufus, first published in 1963, has been newly edited for this edition. Extensive appendices include writings on Alexander the Great by Diodorus Siculus, Justin, and Plutarch. The published texts present various versions of the dramatic events that took place during the reign of the Macedonian king, conflicting assessments of his personality. For a wide range of readers.

Contents: Preface. Quintus Curtius Rufus - History of Alexander the Great. Comments (A.A . Vigasin, S.V. Novikov, A.V. Strelkov). Bibliography. Appendix. Works of Diodorus, Justin, Plutarch about Alexander. Diodorus. Historical library. Book Xvii.Justin. Epitomes from the work of Pompey Trogus. Plutarch. Alexander.About the luck and valor of Alexander.Index.