Variant title |
Alexander the Great : Relentless |
Series |
A wicked history Wicked history. ^A912991
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Contents |
The world of Alexander the Great -- A wicked web -- Introduction -- A blood-stained crown -- A divine gift -- Dreams of destiny -- The family that fights together -- Transfer of power -- In command -- Into the east -- Invasion! -- First blood -- War games -- Battle of Issus-- Crucifying Tyre -- Oracle in the desert -- Final showdown -- Lord of Asia -- Treasures of Babylon -- An emperor abandoned -- Rebels everywhere -- Toward the endless ocean -- Death march -- Final battles -- Wicked? -- Timeline of terror. |
Abstract |
An engaging narrative about Alexander the Great who became king of Macedonia at age 20; commanded the best-trained fighting force in the ancient world; and carved a 12,000 mile-path across Asia, defeating princes, satraps, and kings to become a legend in his own time. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 125) and index. |
LCCN | 2009007423 |
ISBN | 9780531212752 |
ISBN | 0531212750 |