A Captivating
Guide to the King Who Conquered the Persian Empire and Babylon, Including His Impact
on Ancient Greece and Rome (Ancient Greek History)
by Captivating
History (Author)
Did you know that Alexander the Great was
barely in his thirties by the time he had conquered all of Asia Minor?
Alexander of
Macedon was only thirty-three years old when he died, leaving behind him a
sprawling empire of impressive size, which encompassed dozens of different
people groups, religions, cultures, customs, and—of course—problems. Naturally,
Alexander is well known as a figure, but how well do we really know him? How
much of his fascinating story is true, and how much is mere legend?
Historians of
repute have tried, for centuries, to decode Alexander’s life and answer all the
burning questions above. Sadly, the common reader knows very little of the real
Alexander, yet all of that is about to change with this handy little volume
right here!
Leafing through
this book, you’ll find out the real story behind Alexander, one of the most
influential, capable, and lauded conquerors in ancient history. You’ll find out
just why so many other great politicians, generals, and future conquerors saw
this Macedonian youth as the go-to inspiration to reach for the stars.
And what else is
there in this tome for you? Well, among other things, you’ll discover the
following:
- v The early life of Alexander, how he grew
up, and what influenced him
- v How eerily similar ancient politics is to
ours in modern times
- v The motivations of Alexander and his men
- v The fascinating private life of such a
public individual
- v The faults and foibles of Alexander that
ultimately every individual is plagued with
- v The makeup of the Macedonian military
- v The makings of a multiethnic empire and
the widespreadness of Alexander’s ideals and culture
- v The many friends and foes of the
Macedonian king, complete with their own fascinating stories
- v The many legends that sprung up from
historical events
- v The issue of succession and the passing of
a bygone golden era
- v The legacy of a figure both adored and
maligned by millions
And much more!
