Alexander the Great (Ancient World Leaders)

This series takes a historical look at the ancient world's leading figures, who led armies to victory and ruled over vast domains in a time when the world was still young. As one empire fell, another would rise, led by charismatic and powerful commanders who could unite many people and were touched by greatness. This king of Macedonia claimed to be descended from the gods, and in his 33 years he achieved amazing conquests and explored lands previously unknown to Westerners.

CONTENTS

Horse and Boy 12
From Pupil to Master 18
Greece and Persia 28
From the Hellespont to Issus 38
Egypt’s New God 48
All the Treasures of the East 56
To the Ends of the World 64
The Waters of India 74
Perilous Journeys 80
The Price of Greatness 88
Chronology 100
Bibliography 102
Further Reading 103
Web Sites 104Index 105