the great

Presents a biography of Alexander the Great, who became the King of Macedonia and built an empire that covered most of the known world including Greece, India, Egypt, and Persia.

Alexander the Great explores the background, personality, and battle tactics of a legendary conqueror, whose prowess in battle cemented his name in human history. The engaging and comprehensive text depicts Alexander's life, the lives of his soldiers, the stories of his battles, and the formations of cities and legends. Paintings, photographs, and engravings illustrate Greek culture and historical figures. Maps and diagrams depict the brilliant strategy of a commander who fought with his men. Though Alexander reigned and conquered over two thousand years ago, his battle successes and political ambitions had an enduring impact on military strategy and on the regions and cultures he ruled.

Examines the life and legacy of Alexander the Great, conqueror of the ancient world, through accounts of ancient historians, reenactments, battlefield location footage, and interviews with leading Alexandrian scholars.

"When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course,was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in"--Provided by publisher.

"Travel to Ancient Greece with Jack and Annie as they meet Alexander the Great and help tame his wild stallion"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a biography of Alexander the Great,from his early days in Macedonia, to his trainning as a warrior-king, to his ultimate conquest of foreign lands and the creation of the greatest empire in world history. Includes bibliography, index, sidebars, and illustrations.

A biography of Alexander the Great that includes a timeline, glossary, and a number of photographs and illustrations documenting his life, conquests, allies, and enemies.