Alexander Institute Historical Collection

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Description

Alexander Institute Historical Collection

Overview

The Alexander Institute Historical Collection is a curated assemblage of historical texts and excerpts, primarily drawn from the works of Diodorus Siculus and Plutarch. The collection focuses on military campaigns, political maneuvers, and pivotal events across the ancient Mediterranean world. It is presented in English and is held in the public domain.

Background

Compiled by the Alexander Institute, the collection aggregates primary source material that documents the rise and fall of Hellenistic powers. The Institute’s mission to preserve and disseminate classical scholarship is reflected in the breadth of subjects covered, ranging from siege warfare to tyrannical regimes. The collection is stored at the Alexander Institute and is accessible through the institute’s digital repository.

Contents

Key components of the collection include:
  • Excerpts from Diodorus Siculus and Plutarch that detail campaigns such as the Agathocles Campaign, the Siege of Carthage, and the Naval Battle of Salamis.
  • References to the Bormilcar Tyranny and other political upheavals.
  • Biographical sketches of figures including Agathocles, Demetrius, Ptolemy, Antigonus, Cassander, the Samnites, Eumelus, and Spartacus.
  • Geographic coverage spanning Libya, Carthage, Cyprus, Athens, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Macedonia, the Bosporus, Caria, and extending to Persia and India.
  • Thematic tags for siege warfare, naval battles, and tyranny underscore the military and political focus of the texts.

Scope

The collection spans the 4th‑century BC and subsequent Hellenistic periods, encompassing the histories of Ancient Greece, Rome, and Persia. It addresses a wide array of topics—military history, political history, biographies, and classical literature—while deliberately excluding modern historiographical analysis. The collection remains a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Mediterranean history, offering direct access to primary narratives in a single, organized repository.

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