Alexander: The Conqueror: The Epic Story of the Warrior King by Laura Foreman


Alexander: The Conqueror: The Epic Story of the Warrior King
Title : Alexander: The Conqueror: The Epic Story of the Warrior King
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ISBN : 0306812932
ISBN-10 : 9780306812934
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 211
Publication : First published August 16, 2004

No individual has made his mark on the world more profoundly than Alexander the Great, the young man who, through war, diplomacy, and Machiavellian means, expanded his empire to include most of the known world--all before he died at age thirty-three. A remarkable man whose path crossed with some of the most influential people, places, and events of all time, Alexander began his combat training at age seven, studied philosophy with Aristotle at age thirteen, kept a copy of Homer's Iliad under his pillow until his death, and introduced Greek and oriental cultural influences throughout his vast empire.Alexander: The Conqueror follows the progression of his conquests through the Near East and Central Asia to the Indus Valley, and introduces Alexander's family, the personalities of his generals, and the cultures of the lands he conquered. Author Laura Foreman examines the complex character of Alexander as student, friend, lover, military genius, and emperor, and explores the many unsolved mysteries surrounding his life: Who did Alexander turn to in passion and for comfort? Was Alexander a careful, amiable mastermind or a drunken brute? Could Alexander have been responsible for his father's murder?Gorgeous landscape photography, numerous images of ancient art and artifacts, and informative, beautifully crafted maps complement the narrative, offering a visual feast along with a lively, insightful narrative of Alexander's life of conquest and intrigue.

Alexander: The Conqueror: The Epic Story of the Warrior King Reviews

  • Larry Van Bibber

    Excellent summary of the life of Alexander. It is a quick read loaded with pictures and graphics. It is historically correct but not an in depth history or biography. It is a good book for young readers to be introduced to a famous military genius and man of history. I plan to give this to my older grandkids.

  • Denise

    A good, engagingly written overview of Alexander's life and achievements. What it lacks in detail compared to other biographies it absolutely makes up for with its wealth of great pictures that make this a great addition to my collection of material on Alexander the Great.

  • Vivencio

    not as enlightening as enlightening as mary renault's 'the nature of alexander' but the pictures are great!

  • Rangarajan Iyengar

    Very good read, especially the pictures and the story sections in between.

  • Eli Hinze

    Review to come! :)