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Alexander the Great: A Captivating Guide to the King Who Conquered the Persian Empire and Babylon, Including His Impact on Ancient Greece and Rome Hardcover – May 25, 2021

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Did you know that Alexander the Great was barely in his thirties by the time he had conquered all of Asia Minor?

Alexander of Macedon was only thirty-three years old when he died, leaving behind him a sprawling empire of impressive size, which encompassed dozens of different people groups, religions, cultures, customs, and-of course-problems. Naturally, Alexander is well known as a figure, but how well do we really know him? How much of his fascinating story is true, and how much is mere legend?

Historians of repute have tried, for centuries, to decode Alexander's life and answer all the burning questions above. Sadly, the common reader knows very little of the real Alexander, yet all of that is about to change with this handy little volume right here!

Leafing through this book, you'll find out the real story behind Alexander, one of the most influential, capable, and lauded conquerors in ancient history. You'll find out just why so many other great politicians, generals, and future conquerors saw this Macedonian youth as the go-to inspiration to reach for the stars.

And what else is there in this tome for you? Well, among other things, you'll discover the following:

  • The early life of Alexander, how he grew up, and what influenced him
  • How eerily similar ancient politics is to ours in modern times
  • The motivations of Alexander and his men
  • The fascinating private life of such a public individual
  • The faults and foibles of Alexander that ultimately every individual is plagued with
  • The makeup of the Macedonian military
  • The makings of a multiethnic empire and the widespreadness of Alexander's ideals and culture
  • The many friends and foes of the Macedonian king, complete with their own fascinating stories
  • The many legends that sprung up from historical events
  • The issue of succession and the passing of a bygone golden era
  • The legacy of a figure both adored and maligned by millions
  • And much more!

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  1. Part of series
    Ancient Greek History
  2. Print length
    122 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Captivating History
  5. Publication date
    May 25, 2021
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1637163312
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1637163313
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Captivating History (May 25, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637163312
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637163313
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 186 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good way to start
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
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This short biography is a good way to get started in ancient military history. Namely the exploits and conquests of one of the greatest military leaders in history: Alexander the Great. History buffs already know this but newcomers after reading this, will realize that history is proof that nothing is impossible. Such things as logic and reason matter little when it comes to human ambition and willpower. People like Alexander come every once in a while. They are giants not because of their wealth or power they wield. Neither it's their ancestry. Rather it is what they project and the people they inspire. Alexander likely knew he would become a cult figure. And that legend remains because even when we know most of the history behind the legend, we still are in awe of him. After all, few could have done what he did. Used their wisdom, boldness, guile, and willpower to turn the odds in their favor.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The ‘Great’ is well deserved
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021
This book chronicles the life and activities of Alexander the Great from the time immediately before his birth, until his death when his empire began to be dismantled. The author has done a good job recounting the chronology and geography of Alexander’s conquests, both in battle and politically. He also outlines Alexander’s physical characteristics, beliefs and personality traits. Much of what has been written is difficult to verify, but Holmquist is quite open about how much credence can be placed in the specifics that are listed. There is even a separate section in the book devoted solely to the myths that have become attributed to Alexander. The author includes pictures and sculpture to help the reader appreciate Alexander the Great and his great accomplishments. This is an excellent book to begin to learn about a singular man of ancient times.
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Vassilios Damiras
5.0 out of 5 stars Alexander the Great A Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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The author vividly traces the history of Alexander the Great. He presents his great strategic mind and his contributions to Greece and Asia. Alexander the Great successfully managed to unite Greece except for the Spartans and create a powerful Hellenic Empire that reached parts of India. He was the only leader who successfully controlled Afghanistan. The book vividly immortalizes the accomplishments of Alexander the Great.
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Mitchel T. Riddel
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
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This is a decent story. Kinda like a cliffs notes. Worth reading but won't blow you away. I enjoyed it.
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John k
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
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This book was brief but very informative. Good read! I recommend you give it a try. Also, it was free for me.
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Cheryl S Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly interesting man, very well researched.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
For such a well known historic name, I knew very little about him. This was a well researched and amazing story. There was so much information it was almost too much. My one and only issue is, it was not as easy to read and follow as the other Captivation History books. I felt it for a little bogged down in the back story and details. Still a great read though and many love that level of detail.
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Captain Obvious
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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Excellent read.
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JJares
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Writing
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021
The writing in this particular book is exceptional. The author explains terms and writes in an engaging way.  Sometimes I read about a military leader and it seems to be just one battle after another.  This author takes the time to explain the significance of the battle's outcome or how it changes history. In other words, this author answers the "why" of things.  That makes history more interesting and helps the reader see the overall theme or the big picture.

Another help is that long passages are broken by meaningful subheadings; this helps the reader understand what is important.  I really enjoyed the description of the war elephants (I've been curious about them since I started seriously reading ancient history) and how the Macedonian troops tried to deal with such a dangerous foe. It's on page 64 and is just a few sentences but it explains why the elephants were so feared.

The author has a sense of humor. When Alexander was described, the author says that the two men who painted and sculpted Alexander probably knew exactly what the King of Kings looked like. "To put it in the simplest words possible, they were most likely not allowed to show him looking ugly." (p. 73)  Maybe you had to be there, but I found that statement absolutely hilarious.

I thought exploring Alexander's traits, beliefs, and motivations to be interesting and thought-provoking. This is a great presentation of the life and legacy of Alexander.
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Gary Barbero
3.0 out of 5 stars Good History but heavy reading
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
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Good History, but heavy reading. Not sure if this was due to the detailed accounts of Alexander, or my expectations of this series of books.
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james333
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting, Factual Book. 👍📖
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2022
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I liked this book because it provided me with lots about Alexander e.g he was actually the son of Egyptian King Nectanbo and, had more than 1 wife. At the start of the Book, all I knew about him was he conquered ALL of Asia. If you would like to learn about history and lands being conquered then this is 100% the book for you.

By Andrew age 9.
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BathBun
3.0 out of 5 stars Terrible print quality but good content
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2024
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Great read but book looks and feels like it was printed off a photocopier
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