W. W. Tarn (1869–1957)
Autor de Hellenistic Civilisation
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Obras de W. W. Tarn
The Greek World After Alexander 1 copia
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- Tarn, Sir William Woodthorpe
- Otros nombres
- Tarn, William Woodthorpe
Tarn, Sir W.W.
Tarn, Sir William W. - Fecha de nacimiento
- 1869-02-26
- Fecha de fallecimiento
- 1957-11-07
- Género
- male
- Nacionalidad
- UK
- Lugares de residencia
- Dingwall, Scotland, UK
Muirtown House by Inverness, Scotland, UK - Educación
- Eton College
University of Cambridge (Trinity College) - Ocupaciones
- barrister
spy (1914-1918) - Relaciones
- Swire, Otta F. (daughter)
- Organizaciones
- British Academy (Fellow)
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Reseñas
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Estadísticas
- Obras
- 15
- También por
- 1
- Miembros
- 505
- Popularidad
- #49,063
- Valoración
- 3.4
- Reseñas
- 8
- ISBNs
- 34
- Idiomas
- 3
Biographers are often a product of their times, and so is Tarn. Sexuality in ancient times was perceived differently than it was around WWII or even today. Alexander had sexual relationships with both men and women, with what seems his most enduring relationship a homosexual one with Hephaestion. Yet Tarn fails to acknowledge this relationship, possibly because in his era homosexuality was viewed with disgust and dishonor. Yet this homosexual relationship is part of Alexander's story, and one that Tarn neglects and even hides.
The map furnished at the back of the book is quite good, showing the ancient world across two pages with Alexander's route of conquest superimposed. The map also has a useful index separate from that of the book's text.
There are better biographies of Alexander, but Tarn's map is still useful.… (más)