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Virtues of War

Book • 2005
The Virtues of War is a historical novel by Steven Pressfield that follows Alexander the Great's life, told through his own voice as he recounts his campaigns and battles to a young scribe.

The novel explores Alexander's philosophy of war and leadership, portraying him as a complex figure driven by both ambition and compassion.

It delves into his conquests from Greece to India, highlighting his military genius and personal struggles.

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Steven Pressfield
as a book focusing on the logistics of Alexander the Great's Macedonian army.
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​​Steven Pressfield
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Steven Pressfield
as one of his books about Alexander the Great, focusing on his role as a soldier.
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Ryan Holiday
among Pressfield’s novels that resonate with military and general readers about honor.
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Men Are Reading Less Fiction. That’s A Problem. | Steven Pressfield
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Ryan Holiday
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Steven Pressfield
's books, highlighting the author's diverse experiences shaping his writing.
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Steven Pressfield on Consistency, Overcoming Resistance and Discipline
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Steven Pressfield
as one of his earlier novels that featured the recurring character later expanded upon.
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The Marcus Aurelius Quote Steven Pressfield Couldn’t Ignore
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Lex Fridman
as a book where the character Telamon encounters gymnosophists.
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#102 – Steven Pressfield: The War of Art
Mentioned by Stephen Pressfield as a book he wrote about Alexander the Great.
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You’ll Never Find Peace Until You Fight This Battle - Steven Pressfield
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Steven Pressfield
's body of historical fiction about warfare.
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#192: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Hearing the Call of the Muse, Writing Memoir (From The Vault)
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Joby Martin
as historical fiction about Alexander the Great used to illustrate knowing weaknesses and planning strategy.
#417 - Ben Stuart // A Practical Battle Plan Against Temptation
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Steven Pressfield
as the novel in which Telamon reappeared as an unchanged, formidable figure and tutor to young Alexander.
STEVEN PRESSFIELD | The Arcadian (Ep. 923)

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