Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great

Name: Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780141994307
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By Dominic Sandbrook

Series: Adventures in Time

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Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great by Dominic Sandbrook takes young readers on an exciting journey through history, exploring the life and conquests of the legendary Greek king, Alexander the Great. The book vividly details his ambitious quest to create one of the largest empires the world has ever seen, while capturing the challenges and triumphs of his extraordinary life. Ideal for children, it combines historical facts with engaging storytelling to bring Alexander's world to life.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by epic tales of ancient history and want to introduce young readers to the legendary exploits of one of the most renowned conquerors. Dominic Sandbrook crafts an engaging narrative that brings Alexander the Great’s adventures to life, making it perfect for sparking a child's interest in historical figures and ancient times.

Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great

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Join Alexander the Great on a journey to the end of the world, in the third book in a thrilling new children's history series.

His mind was clear. It was time to go east. Time to march into Asia, to confront the Persians and to meet his destiny . . .

Alexander has one wild dream—to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in Ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey through the deserts of Egypt and over the snow-capped mountains of Persia all the way to India, defeating all who stand in his way. For anything is possible with the help of the gods...

The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great is praised for combining history and fiction in an engaging way, drawing young readers into thrilling tales from history with a strong narrative and fresh research. Described as compelling and vivid, Dominic Sandbrook's work is noted for its ability to make historical facts come alive, capturing the imagination and interest of children. Recognised by Financial Times and Daily Telegraph as a standout series, it effectively highlights how past events continue to influence the present.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141994307

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Dominic Sandbrook has been passionate about history ever since he read the Ladybird children's books. As a historian, he has written eight books for adults. He has also presented several BBC television series, covering topics such as time travel, alien invasions, the James Bond films and the Harry Potter stories. His favourite book is The Lord of the Rings. His favourite football team is Wolverhampton Wanderers. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son, Arthur. It was Arthur who came up with the idea for Adventures in Time, after a family trip to the Imperial War Museum. He now serves as the books' chief battle consultant.