Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire

Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire
ISBN-10
0307271641
ISBN-13
9780307271648
Category
Greece
Pages
341
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Knopf
Author
James S. Romm

Description

Chronicles the dramatic collapse of Alexander the Great's empire, discussing the unsuccessful reigns of his half-brother and posthumously born son, the infighting among his generals, and the ensuing war that set the stage for modern conflicts.

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