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


David Senra

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#324 John D. Rockefeller (38 Letters Rockefeller Wrote to His Son)
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in relation to the concept of intolerance of slowness in business.


David Senra

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#248 John D. Rockefeller (Titan)
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as the source material for his podcast episode on Alexander the Great.


David Senra

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


David Senra

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


Dominic Sandbrook

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117. Alexander the Great part 2
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as one of his favorite history books about the classical world.


William Dalrymple

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292. Ancient Gaza: From The Assyrians to The Romans (Part 2)
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when discussing a trilogy based on the life of Alexander the Great.


Brett Hall

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Ep 232: Karl Popper's "The Myth of the Framework" Sections IV to VI. "The Critical Method": deep dive
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as one of the biographies he is currently reading.


Eric Greitens

#355: Leadership and Public Service With Gov. Eric Greitens
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as the author of a very readable biography of Alexander the Great.


Brett McKay

#588: The Audacious Command of Alexander the Great
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as a book he wrote for children about Alexander the Great.


Tom Holland

70. Children’s History
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if he had seen the movie.


Bill Maher

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