The Life and Exploits of Alexander the Great: Being a Series of Translations of the Ethiopic Histories of Alexander by the Pseudo-Callisthenes and Other Writers, with Introduction, Etc

Published in 1896 by Cambridge University Press, this monumental volume represents the scholarly efforts of Sir E. A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist and curator at the British Museum. The work serves as a critical translation of the Ethiopic versions of the Alexander Romance, a collection of legendary narratives detailing the life and conquests of Alexander the Great. Budge aimed to provide English-speaking scholars with access to these diverse traditions, which had evolved significantly from the original Greek text attributed to the Pseudo-Callisthenes.

The design and production of the book reflect the late Victorian academic standard for historical texts, prioritizing comprehensive documentation and literal translation to preserve the integrity of the Ethiopic manuscripts. Budge included extensive introductions and notes to contextualize the religious and mythological syncretism present in the texts. The work was well-received upon publication for its rigorous philological approach, establishing a foundational reference for those studying how the myth of Alexander was adapted and reinterpreted within Ethiopian and Middle Eastern literary traditions.