Alexander the Great

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Epic and Legendary Leaders

Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

Summary

Alexander the Great is a captivating historical fiction novel that explores the life and conquests of one of history's most legendary figures. The story delves into Alexander's rise to power, his ambitious military campaigns, and the complexities of his personality and relationships. Set against the backdrop of ancient landscapes, it vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs of his extraordinary journey.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the legendary figure of a young conqueror whose ambition, strategy, and bravery shaped ancient history. It brings the rich world of historical events to life, intertwining the power struggles and personal relationships that defined an era. If you enjoy immersive storytelling set against an epic historical backdrop, this narrative will captivate you.

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great died in 336 BCE at just thirty two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt and India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. Latest title in a new series created for the modern reader to introduce the heroes, civilizations, myths and religions of former times.

Alexander the Great was undefeated in battle and is considered to be one of history's most successful military commanders.

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Alexander the Great was undefeated in battle and is considered to be one of history's most successful military commanders. In 336 BCE, Alexander died when he was only thirty-two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt, and North Africa to North West India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history.

He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's most successful military commanders.

This new series is created for the modern reader to introduce the heroes, cultures, myths, and religions of former times.

10 b/w illustrations

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839649943

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree 451

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by J.K. Jackson
Introduction by Alexandra F. Morris

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

About the Author

Alexandra F. Morris (Editing and Introduction), originally from South Salem, New York, is a PhD researcher in history and a Module Tutor at Teesside University, UK. Her doctoral research focuses on disability during the Hellenistic & Ptolemaic Periods in ancient Egypt and Greece. She also is interested in Ptolemaic Egypt, Alexander the Great and ancient Egyptian and Greek art, medicine, politics and religious practices. She has an MA in Museum Studies from New York University and an MA in Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations (Egyptology) from the University of Pennsylvania. Her BA is in Archaeological Studies, Anthropology and Art History with minors in Classics and history from SUNY Potsdam. She has cerebral palsy and dyspraxia.

Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.