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Alexander the Great

The Brief Life and Towering Exploits of History's Greatest Conqueror--As Told By His Original Biographers

Book • 2004

Quintus Curtius Rufus

This book presents a comprehensive biography of Alexander the Great, drawing from the works of three ancient biographers: Arrian, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius Rufus.

Edited by Tania Gergel, the narrative spans Alexander's life from his princely boyhood to his death, covering his conquests and the expansion of his empire from Greece to India.

The introduction by Michael Wood highlights Alexander's enduring legacy and provides context for the historical accounts.

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

Dominic Sandbrook

Victor Davis Hanson

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

David Senra

in the context of comparing Alexander the Great's leadership style to Rockefeller's.

#324 John D. Rockefeller (38 Letters Rockefeller Wrote to His Son)

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to the concept of intolerance of slowness in business.

#248 John D. Rockefeller (Titan)

Mentioned by

Dan Carlin

when discussing Alexander's motivations, referencing Anson's analysis of his desire for honor and recognition.

Show 73 - Mania for Subjugation III

Mentioned by

David Senra

in the context of Alexander the Great's biography and education.

Mentioned by

David Senra

as the source material for his podcast episode on Alexander the Great.

#232 Alexander the Great

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

as one of his favorite history books about the classical world.

292. Ancient Gaza: From The Assyrians to The Romans (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a children's book he wrote about Alexander the Great.

117. Alexander the Great part 2

Mentioned by

Brett Hall

when discussing a trilogy based on the life of Alexander the Great.

Ep 232: Karl Popper's "The Myth of the Framework" Sections IV to VI. "The Critical Method": deep dive

Mentioned by

Victor Davis Hanson

noting some inaccuracies but praising its writing style.

Victor Davis Hanson: The US Intel Community’s ‘Undue Influence’ Over Politics

Mentioned by

Eric Greitens

as one of the biographies he is currently reading.

#355: Leadership and Public Service With Gov. Eric Greitens

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as the author of a very readable biography of Alexander the Great.

#588: The Audacious Command of Alexander the Great

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book he wrote for children about Alexander the Great.

70. Children’s History

Mentioned by

Bill Maher

when asking

Mike Tyson

if he had seen the movie.

Mike Tyson | Club Random Classics with Bill Maher

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