Edmund Richardson Discusses Alexander the Great and New Book on TheCollector Podcast
In a recent episode of TheCollector Podcast, Dr. Edmund Richardson, who teaches Classics and Ancient History at Durham University, talks about his new book, *Alexander: God, King, Man*, which explores the lasting impact of Alexander the Great. Even though he died young at 32, Alexander transformed the ancient world and has remained a legendary figure for over 2,000 years. Richardson describes him as a remarkable person who blurs the lines between myth and history, with his peculiarities becoming clearer the more you look into his life. After taking the throne in 336 BC, he quickly conquered the Persian Empire, creating a vast empire from Greece to India. The book, which incorporates research from twelve ancient languages and four continents, will be released in the U.S. on September 29, 2026.
Key facts
- Dr. Edmund Richardson is Professor of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University in England.
- Alexander the Great died at 32 years old and had transformed the ancient world.
- Alexander inherited a troubled kingdom in 336 BC.
- In little more than a decade, Alexander defeated the Persian Empire and built an empire spanning from Greece to the edges of India.
- Richardson's new book is titled Alexander: God, King, Man.
- Richardson's research took him across four continents and drew on sources written in twelve ancient languages.
- The book goes beyond traditional Greek and Roman retellings and includes rare firsthand accounts, objects, and evidence.
- Alexander: God, King, Man is available for purchase in the United States from Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Edmund Richardson
- Alexander the Great
Institutions
- Durham University
- TheCollector Podcast
- TheCollector
- Macmillan Publishing
Locations
- England
- Macedon
- Greece
- India
- Persian Empire
- United States