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HOLT, F. L., The Treasures of Alexander the Great. How One Man's Wealth Shaped the World. Oxford University Press, 2018. 320p. Paperback. Series: Onassis Series in Hellenic Culture. This book is in many ways a compelling study of the economics of conquest...The book is extremely well-written and a pleasure to read throughout, no small achievement given that Holt's story is at least in part a story of numbers and calculations rather than of battles and murderous drinking parties. Holt is creative in his use and presentation of those numbers and restrained when the evidence is not sufficient to resolve debate. The book will be an excellent addition to undergraduate or graduate courses on Alexander as well as an important contribution to discussions among specialists on Alexander and more broadly the effects of war. William D. Barry, Bryn Mawr Classical Review (Publisher's information). € 20.37 (New) (approx. delivery time: 4 weeks) ISBN: 9780190866259