Publisher's Synopsis
The Alliterative Romance of Alexander is a book that was first published in 1849 by Joseph Stevenson. It is a unique manuscript that can be found in the Ashmolean Museum, and it tells the story of Alexander the Great. The book is written in alliterative verse, which is a style of poetry that was popular in medieval England. The story follows Alexander as he conquers the world and becomes a legendary figure in history. The book is a fascinating look at medieval literature and provides insight into the way people thought about history and heroism during that time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature or the story of Alexander the Great.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
