Alexander the Great, King of Macedon Jacob Abbott Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books.On November 14, 1803, Abbott was born in Hallowell, Maine. Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott and his mother was Betsey Abbott.Abbott attended the Hallowell Academy.
An authoritative and dramatic portrait set against a backdrop of the war-torn Greek empire draws on extensive research to cover such topics as Alexander's military prowess, premature death and inspiration to subsequent historical conquerors ...
In the first authoritative biography of Alexander the Great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian Philip Freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror.
A lively, entertaining, and historically accurate new biography of Alexander, with new insights into the Macedonian world that shaped him.
The myth he created is as potent today as it was in the ancient world. Robin Lane Fox s superb account searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on Alexander as a man of his own time.
Bringing together leading experts in the field, this book combines traditional scholarship with contemporary research to examine a number of intriguing subjects in Alexander studies.
Ten essays from a symposium held at Newcastle University in 1997, which examine the general themes of kingship and imperialism by focusing on the romances that surround Alexander.
Read this book now and learn lessons from Alexander the Great on why drive is so vital to awakening your inner genius, and learn insights into the real power of purpose, how to defeat the insidious force of “Resistance” that holds us ...
Presents the distinguished scholar's classic biography of the Greek conqueror, supplemented by detailed textual notes
Inspired in his leadership, fearless in battle, and boundless in his ambition, Alexander the Great was worshiped as a god during his lifetime, and his legend has only grown since?...
An overview of Alexander’s life—from his early military exploits to the creation of his empire and the legacy left after his premature death.