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Battles of Alexander
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Beavis, Arthur [calligrapher]
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Battles of Alexander
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Writing blank entitled The battles of Alexander; Alexander having pass'd the Granicus with unequal forces attacks the Persians and putts their numerous army to ye rout; Alexander after many victories gaind by his valour defeats Darius at Arbela. And having by that battle put a period to the Persian Empire he conquers all the East; Alexander admiring the greatness of soul of King Porus whom he had defeated & made prisoner...; Alexander having overthrown the Persians near the city of Issus enters the royal tent of ye family of Darius and there gives singular proof of his clemency and continence; Battles of Alexander
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Dimensions single sheet; 503 x 388 mm; paper
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Educational folder 5 (54)
Inscriptions Aaa bbb ccc ddd eee fff ggg
Notes Allegro identifier: 20031202/17:32:34$jl .
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