Alexander the Great has fascinated people for centuries - and still does. Here, from award-winning historian and journalist Charles Mercer, is the story of the military genius who became a king at twenty told with all the color and drama characteristic of Alexander's time.
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Alexander the Great has fascinated people for centuries - and still does. Here, from award-winning historian and journalist Charles Mercer, is the story of the military genius who became a king at twenty told with all the color and drama characteristic of Alexander's time.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
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Good. Good. Text unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with some rubbing/light scruffing. Foxing on page edges.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Fair. No Jacket. Ex Libris. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Pictorial boards are rubbed on edges. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is cracked at pp. 96-97. Prior owner name on Foreword page.
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Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (europe, history, biography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Alexander the Great is one of many volumes in the Horizon Caravel series of books. This series is a survey of key events and people in world history and is ideal for middle and high school students. This volume is an overview of the life and conquests of one of the great generals of antiquity. Much of the narrative is based on the works of Plutarch, Arrian, and Diodorus. The numerous anecdotes make for interesting reading. The book is also illustrated with many paintings, mosaics, sculptures, and maps of the period. Author Charles Mercer has done a good job of profiling not only Alexander, but also his father Philip and his mother Olympias. This account is well-balanced as it portrays Alexander's courage and sympathy as well as his temper and impetuosity. While I did like this book I would have liked some battle maps to supplement the narrative. Nevertheless, the editors of Horizon Caravel magazine have produced a concise and informative biography of the first world ruler to come from Europe.
