The Life and Times of Alexander the Great
- ISBN-10
- 1612289096
- ISBN-13
- 9781612289090
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005-03
- Publisher
- Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
- Author
- John Bankston
Description
Alexander the Great led soldiers from his perch atop his horse, Bucephalus. He commanded the largest army the world had ever known. He ruled a kingdom that stretched across two continents. Before he was 30, he was the richest man on the planet. Alexander would know love, he'd know loss, but he'd never know an end to his ambitions. Only his death ended his conquest. Today, over 2,000 years later, generals still study Alexander's battle plans. Manuscripts preserved at libraries he founded were used by historians to give us a record of his life. Alexander was more than just a king. He embraced the culture of the countries he invaded. He spread democracy. In many ways, Alexander was more of a liberator than a conqueror. In this new book for young adults, middle grade readers can experience the life and times of Alexander the Great.
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