Alexander the Great

Name: Alexander the Great
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Rating: 4.3 (380 reviews)
Author: Robin Lane Fox

by Robin Lane Fox

Historical Fiction Biography Memoir

4.3 (380)

4.3 stars from 380 reviews

568 pages~9.5 hr readPublished by Penguin (Non-Classics)Published 1973-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by ancient history and want to understand how one person reshaped the known world in less than a decade.
You appreciate rigorous scholarship that doesn't shy away from conflicting historical evidence and competing accounts.
You enjoy biographies that blend military strategy, political intrigue, and psychology to explain why someone becomes legendary.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer narrative-driven stories over detailed historical analysis and scholarly examination of sources.
You're looking for a quick read. This is a substantial 568-page book that demands engagement with complex ancient history.
You want a sanitised or purely inspirational take on Alexander. Fox's approach is critical and psychologically probing.

About this book

Alexander was a warrior and ruler driven by ambition who pursued conquest and exploration. When he died in 323 BC at age thirty-two, his empire stretched from Greece to India and covered more than two million square miles. He led his armies effectively, established eighteen new cities, and spread Greek culture throughout the ancient East. Robin Lane Fox's account examines the historical evidence and legends surrounding Alexander to present him as a figure of his own era. The work combines historical research with psychological analysis to portray this significant historical figure.

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