Alexander the Great: Makers of History Series (Annotated) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781611048643)

In this classic book, you'll an epic adventure back in time with Jacob Abbott's biography of Alexander the Great! Join us as we explore the life of ancient Greece and Macedonia's mightiest conqueror and military genius.

With Abbott's classic storytelling, you'll journey alongside Alexander as he tames the wild horse Bucephalus, outsmarts the Persian Empire, and crusades to the ends of the known world-from Greece all the way to India! We'll watch Alexander inspire his army to pull off amazing victories and found new cities to spread Greek culture far and wide.

You'll also see Alexander's flaws-his temper, vanity, and hunger for power-which grew out of control. Abbott brings alive Alexander's world of ancient kingdoms, warriors, adventures, and legends. See for yourself how the courageous boy who became king by age 20 earned his unmatched title: Alexander the Great! Join us on this quest back in time to experience the grandeur and glory of one of history's greatest conquerors!