Alexander the Great (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781400079193)

The definitive biography of the towering hero of the classical world: a fearless general, the conqueror of the Persians, and the visionary ruler of a vast empire--from one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Greece.

"An amazingly solid, balanced, and evocative view of the man." --The Washington Post Book World

Paul Cartledge gives us the most accessible, reliable, and intimate portrait of Alexander III of Macedon, the man himself, brilliantly evoking his remarkable political and military accomplishments, cutting through the myths to show why he was such a great leader.

He explores our endless obsession with Alexander and gives us insight into both his capacity for brutality and his sensitive grasp of international politics. As he brings Alexander vividly to life, Cartledge also captures his enduring impact on world history and culture.

Author: Paul Cartledge
ISBN-10: 1400079195
ISBN-13: 9781400079193
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.30w x 0.78d