Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great - Paperback

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Alexander the Great - Paperback

Alexander the Great - Paperback

by Paul Cartledge
$25.00
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Book Overview

by Paul Cartledge (Author)

The definitive biography of the towering hero of the classical world: a fearless general, the conqueror of the Persians, and the visionary ruler of a vast empire--from one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Greece.

"An amazingly solid, balanced, and evocative view of the man." --The Washington Post Book World

Paul Cartledge gives us the most accessible, reliable, and intimate portrait of Alexander III of Macedon, the man himself, brilliantly evoking his remarkable political and military accomplishments, cutting through the myths to show why he was such a great leader.

He explores our endless obsession with Alexander and gives us insight into both his capacity for brutality and his sensitive grasp of international politics. As he brings Alexander vividly to life, Cartledge also captures his enduring impact on world history and culture.

Author Biography

PAUL CARTLEDGE, professor of Greek history at the University of Cambridge, is the author of Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World, The Spartans, and The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization.

Number of Pages: 368
Dimensions: 0.78 x 7.98 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: November 01, 2005
ISBN9781400079193
Author Paul Cartledge
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedNovember 2005
LanguageENG- English
Pages368
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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