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Alexander

Alexander

Destiny and Myth
Ancient HistoryBiography
Pages
256
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the life of Alexander the Great, one of history's most legendary military leaders. This book examines his rise to power, his vast conquests across Persia and into India, and the empire he forged. Discover the strategies and the man behind the myth.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualReflectiveThought-Provoking

Genres

Ancient History Biography History Military History

About the author

C
Claude Mossé

Claude Mossé is a historian specializing in the social and political life of ancient Greece. Her books, such as Histoire d'une démocratie and La femme dans la Grece antique, examine how power and society functioned in the ancient world. She also writes about historical figures like Alexander the Great and the Borgias, and explores historical myths in Les impostures de l'histoire.