Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the12th century Persian poet Nezami "Book of Alexander the Great" (Eskandar-nameh). The legend of Alexander was told and retold in Islamic art and literature

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Keywords: art, calligraphy, crusade, horsemen, horses, leader, literature, miniature, persia, perspective, poetry