by Pierre Briant (Author), Jeremy Leggatt (Author)
Defeating the mighty Persian Empire at the age of 22, Alexander the Great rapidly conquered the rest of the then known world: Asia Minor, Egypt and parts of India. This book traces the career of the young king of Macedonia who was destined to become one of the greatest generals the world has known, and celebrates his legacy to Greek civilization.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 23 Sep 1996
ISBN 10: 0500300704
ISBN 13: 9780500300701
Book Overview: The astonishing story of the life of Alexander the Great, told by a master storyteller