le livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy alixandre

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Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with boars and many-handed savages. Image taken from f. 51 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More

Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v

Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander lowered into the sea in a cask, along with a cat and a cock, at the beginning of chapter 65. Image taken from f. 77v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre e... More

Birth of a monstrous child from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 86v

Birth of a monstrous child from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 86v

Detail of a miniature of the birth of a monstrous child. Image taken from f. 86v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in ... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander talking to the strange women of the forest. Image taken from f. 58v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 66

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 66

Detail of a miniature of Alexander sleeping in bed out of doors, under the trees of the sun and the moon, with attendants and a a phoenix nearby in a tree. Image taken from f. 66 of Historia de proelis in a Fre... More

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 53

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 53

Detail of a miniature of Alexander unhorsing Porrus. Image taken from f. 53 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Frenc... More

Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 15

Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 15

Detail of a miniature of Philip enthroned, with a sword, receiving a Persian messenger. Image taken from f. 15 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)... More

Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81

Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81

Miniature of the burial of Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 81 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. The BL Roy... More

Warriors and horses from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 53v

Warriors and horses from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 53v

Monochrome drawing of warriors and horses. Image taken from f. 53v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. The B... More

Battle of Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 44v

Battle of Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 44v

Detail of a miniature of the battle between Alexander and Porrus. Image taken from f. 44v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wr... More

Building of Alexandria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 21

Building of Alexandria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 21

Detail of a miniature of the building of Alexandria. Image taken from f. 21 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Frenc... More

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Alexander enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18v

Alexander enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, conversing with his subjects. Image taken from f. 18v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v

Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus practicising enchantments of Olympias, who lies in bed. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixan... More

Battle against wild bulls from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73v

Battle against wild bulls from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against wild bulls. Image taken from f. 73v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More

Defeat of Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 16v

Defeat of Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 16v

Detail of a miniature of the defeat of Philip by Pausanias. Image taken from f. 16v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written ... More

Alexander and caladrius birds from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83

Alexander and caladrius birds from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83

Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, presented with the caladrius birds, and a foliate initial 'Q'(uant) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 74. Image taken from f. 83 of Historia de pro... More

Alexander crowned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 14

Alexander crowned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 14

Detail of a miniature of Alexander being crowned by two bishops. Image taken from f. 14 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More

Astronomy and geometry from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 3

Astronomy and geometry from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 3

Detail of a miniature of a landscape with clerks studying astronomy and geometry, holding an armillary sphere, a set square, and compasses. Image taken from f. 3 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (... More

Alexander defeating Pausanias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18

Alexander defeating Pausanias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18

Detail of a miniature of Alexander defeating Pausanias. Image taken from f. 18 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fr... More

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. Th... More

Entry of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 84

Entry of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 84

Detail of a miniature of the triumphant entry of Alexander into Babylon. Image taken from f. 84 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandr... More

Burning of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 94v

Burning of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 94v

Detail of a miniature of a city being burnt to prevent its capture by Perdiccas. Image taken from f. 94v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index... More

Olympias enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 7

Olympias enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 7

Detail of a miniature of Olympias enthroned, with attendants, and Nectanebus in a white robe with a case of astronomical instruments. Image taken from f. 7 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Liv... More

Albanians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 41v

Albanians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 41v

Detail of a miniature of Albanians presenting Alexander with a dog, and the dog fighting an elephant and a lion. Image taken from f. 41v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hyst... More

Murderers of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 39v

Murderers of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 39v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander ordering the murderers of Darius to be bound. Image taken from f. 39v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index... More

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom, and Alexander being instructed by others outside. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French translation ... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 26v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 26v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander answering the envoys of Darius. Image taken from f. 26v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Alexander and the wild man from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 64

Alexander and the wild man from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 64

Detail of a miniature of Alexander burning a wild man. Image taken from f. 64 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fre... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 89

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 89

Detail of a miniature of Alexander leaving the table. Image taken from f. 89 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fren... More

Alexander's army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 36v

Alexander's army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 36v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's army before Darius' city. Image taken from f. 36v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writt... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great slaying other extraordinary creatures (dragons?). Image taken from f. 50 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Ali... More

Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12

Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12

Detail of a miniature of Alexander and Aristotle, and Bucephalus being brought in by two attendants. Image taken from f. 12 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon r... More

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Detail of a miniature of Jobas serving Alexander with poisoned wine. Image taken from f. 88v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre).... More

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20

Miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fr... More

Alexander and Olympias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 27

Alexander and Olympias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 27

Detail of a miniature of Olympias in bed, with Alexander holding her hand. Image taken from f. 27 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexan... More

Battle with white lions from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50v

Battle with white lions from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with white lions. Image taken from f. 50v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writte... More

Battle against dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73

Battle against dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against dragons with emeralds in their foreheads. Image taken from f. 73 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alix... More

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 33

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 33

Detail of a miniature of the battle of Alexander with the Persians. Image taken from f. 33 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v

Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v

Miniature of Alexander, in a cage, being carried aloft by griffins, and a foliate initial 'L'(ore) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 63. Image taken from f. 76v of Historia de proelis in a Fren... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50

Miniature of Alexander the Great slaying extraordinary creatures (dragons?). Image taken from f. 50 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Ambria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 75v

Ambria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 75v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander entering the city of Ambria. Image taken from f. 75v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54

Detail of a miniature of Alexander killing Porrus. Image taken from f. 54 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51

Miniature of Alexander's battle with boars and many-handed savages. Image taken from f. 51 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Battle with two-headed dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83v

Battle with two-headed dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83v

Detail of a miniature of a battle with two-headed dragons. Image taken from f. 83v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written i... More

Battle with blemmyae from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80

Battle with blemmyae from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with headless men with faces on their torsos (blemmyae). Image taken from f. 80 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon r... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 66

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 66

Miniature of Alexander sleeping in bed out of doors, under the trees of the sun and the moon, with attendants and a a phoenix nearby in a tree. Image taken from f. 66 of Historia de proelis in a French translat... More

Battle with lion-like beasts from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80v

Battle with lion-like beasts from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with lion-like beasts. Image taken from f. 80v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More

Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81

Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81

Detail of a miniature of the burial of Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 81 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 60

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 60

Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering a naked and houseless tribe (the gymnosophists). Image taken from f. 60 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy A... More

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 53

Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 53

Miniature of Alexander unhorsing Porrus. Image taken from f. 53 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. The BL R... More

Destruction of Tyre from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 22

Destruction of Tyre from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 22

Detail of a miniature of the destruction of Tyre, and Alexander's fleet departing for Crete. Image taken from f. 22 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixa... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 11

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 11

Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus outside a city instructing Alexander in astronomy, and Alexander pushin him into a pit. Image taken from f. 11 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le ... More

Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v

Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v

Miniature of Alexander being lowered into the sea in a cask, along with a cat and a cock, with a foliate initial 'L'(ore) and a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 65. Image taken from f. 77v of Histori... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 65

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 65

Detail of a miniature of Alexander ascending to a mountain palace by a chain of gold. Image taken from f. 65 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(i... More

Victory of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 13v

Victory of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 13v

Detail of a miniature of the victory of Alexander over Nicolaus. Image taken from f. 13v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wri... More

Alexander sending letters from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 85

Alexander sending letters from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 85

Detail of a miniature of Alexander sending letters. Image taken from f. 85 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French... More

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v

Detail of a miniature of Candace taking Alexander into her chamber and giving him a crown. Image taken from f. 71v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixan... More

Alexander and the Amazons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 47v

Alexander and the Amazons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 47v

Detail of a miniature of the meeting between Alexander and the Amazons. Image taken from f. 47v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandr... More

Aristotle sending a letter from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 85v

Aristotle sending a letter from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 85v

Detail of a miniature of Aristotle sending a letter to Alexander. Image taken from f. 85v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wr... More

Alexander and his army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 19v

Alexander and his army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 19v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his army leaving Macedon, with the temple of Apollo on the right. Image taken from f. 19v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du ... More

Funeral of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 92

Funeral of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 92

Detail of a miniature of the funeral of Alexander. Image taken from f. 92 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Miniature of Alexander presented with white elephants, and a foliate initial 'L'(endemain) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 73. Image taken from f. 82v of Historia de proelis in a French trans... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 62v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 62v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander erecting an inscribed column. Image taken from f. 62v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wri... More

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander presented with white elephants, at the beginning of chapter 73. Image taken from f. 82v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon ro... More

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 70

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 70

Detail of a miniature of Candace in her chamber showing Alexander his statue. Image taken from f. 70 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Ale... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 40v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 40v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander praying that the mountains would close in upon a tribe of wicked savages. Image taken from f. 40v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 55v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 55v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander, at a river crossing, encountering women armed with maces. Image taken from f. 55v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Ali... More

Capture of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 67v

Capture of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 67v

Detail of a miniature of the capture of Candaculus' wife. Image taken from f. 67v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More

Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12

Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12

Miniature of Alexander and Aristotle, and Bucephalus being brought in by two attendants. Image taken from f. 12 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre... More

Restoration of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 68v

Restoration of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 68v

Detail of a miniature of a city being captured and Candaculus' wife being restored. Image taken from f. 68v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(in... More

Memorial to Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82

Memorial to Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82

Detail of a miniature of Alexander building a city as a memorial to his horse, Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 82 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixand... More

Battle with a three-horned beast from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51v

Battle with a three-horned beast from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with a three-horned beast and other strange animals. Image taken from f. 51v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy ... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 4

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 4

Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus enthroned, receiving three messengers. Image taken from f. 4 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexand... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 57

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 57

Detail of a miniature of Alexander driving off elephants with pigs and musical instruments. Image taken from f. 57 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixan... More

Battle with a hippopotamus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 56

Battle with a hippopotamus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 56

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with a hippopotamus-like beast. Image taken from f. 56 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexa... More

Burial of Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54v

Burial of Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54v

Detail of a miniature of the burial of Porrus. Image taken from f. 54v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. T... More

Battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops) from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79v

Battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops) from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops). Image taken from f. 79v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Burial of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38v

Burial of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38v

Detail of a miniature of the burial of Darius. Image taken from f. 38v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. T... More

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Detail of a miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom, and Alexander being instructed by others outside. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French ... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v

Miniature of Nectanebus practicising the enchantments of Olympias, who lies in bed. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(ind... More

Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 9v

Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 9v

Detail of a miniature of Philip seated with a bird in his lap and a serpent and eggshell on the floor, surrounded by attendants, with an astronomer interpreting. Image taken from f. 9v of Historia de proelis in... More

Surrender of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 34

Surrender of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 34

Detail of a miniature of the surrender of the keys to a city. Image taken from f. 34 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written... More

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v

Detail of a miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon ... More

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v

Miniature of Jobas serving Alexander with poisoned wine, and an illuminated initial 'Q', with a foliate border. Image taken from f. 88v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hysto... More

Battle with sword-horned men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78

Battle with sword-horned men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sword-horned men. Image taken from f. 78 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wr... More

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 30v

Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 30v

Detail of a miniature of the battle of Alexander with the Persians. Image taken from f. 30v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). ... More

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v

Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v

Miniature of Candace taking Alexander into her chamber and giving him a crown. Image taken from f. 71v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More

Capture of Pydna from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 97

Capture of Pydna from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 97

Detail of a miniature of the capture of Pydna and the murder of Olympias. Image taken from f. 97 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexand... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58

Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering strange women of the forest. Image taken from f. 58 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 24

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 24

Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, receiving gifts sent by Darius. Image taken from f. 24 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Ale... More

Battle with giants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 63

Battle with giants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 63

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with giants. Image taken from f. 63 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in F... More

Battle with sheep-horned dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78v

Battle with sheep-horned dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sheep-horned dragons. Image taken from f. 78v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre... More

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 29v

Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 29v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander addressing his people. Image taken from f. 29v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More

Battle with horse-headed men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79

Battle with horse-headed men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with horse-headed men. Image taken from f. 79 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wr... More

Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v

Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander, in a cage, being carried aloft by griffins. Image taken from f. 76v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index ... More

Murder of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38

Murder of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38

Detail of a miniature of the murder of Darius. Image taken from f. 38 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. Th... More

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v

Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More

Student reading from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 1

Student reading from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of a student reading at a desk in a bedroom. Image taken from f. 1 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wri... More

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 4v

Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 4v

Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus in his chamber, enchanting a basin of water. Image taken from f. 4v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index ... More

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