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Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C.
Book • 2013
This biography by Peter Green offers a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Alexander the Great.
It begins with an account of Alexander's father, Philip of Macedonia, and explores how Philip's legacy shaped Alexander's career.
Green depicts Alexander as a brilliant and ambitious field commander who was also capable of brutal actions such as patricide and the massacre of civilians.
The book is rich in historical detail, including full backnotes, fourteen maps, and chronological and genealogical tables.
It provides a gripping tale of Alexander's career, fully aware of his darker side, and offers a comprehensive study that combines historical data, legends, and myths to understand the man and his times.
It begins with an account of Alexander's father, Philip of Macedonia, and explores how Philip's legacy shaped Alexander's career.
Green depicts Alexander as a brilliant and ambitious field commander who was also capable of brutal actions such as patricide and the massacre of civilians.
The book is rich in historical detail, including full backnotes, fourteen maps, and chronological and genealogical tables.
It provides a gripping tale of Alexander's career, fully aware of his darker side, and offers a comprehensive study that combines historical data, legends, and myths to understand the man and his times.
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