Books with title The Life of Alexander the Great

Although Alexander ruled only thirteen years, his conquests are among the most significant in world history. Abbott's history covers his childhood influences, his early conquests in Greece, and his major battles in Persia, including Granicus River, Issus, the Siege of Tyre, and Gaugamela. The story concludes with the decline and corruption of Alexander's character, resulting in his early death at age thirty-three.

Dust jacket notes: "'Seek another kingdom, my son. Macedon is too small for you.' There was great pride in these words of Philip, King of Macedon. Only a moment before, his son Alexander - he who was to be called the 'Great' - had tamed the wild colt Bucephalus. Philip's prophecy came to pass not many years after when Alexander left Macedon on a march of conquest and cruelty that took him through Persia, Egypt, and eastward into India. What strange purpose prompted this adventure - one of the longest marches of its kind ever recorded? Some say that Alexander dreamed of uniting all people under a single government. Others believe that he was possessed by an insane desire for conquest and power. Still others suggest that he longed to spread the learning and culture of Greece into every known land. John Gunther answers the question by giving us vivid pictures of Alexander's character and of the people who influenced his earlier years. His mother, Olympias, a strong-willed and ambitious woman, stopped at nothing to get what she wanted. The rough soldier who was King of Macedon and Alexander's father had set a pattern of conquest for his son to follow. The philosopher Aristotle, Alexander's teacher, gave the boy his deep love for Greek learning. Although Alexander the Great lived twenty-three centuries ago, this detailed account of his life is written with such vigor and color that the man and this times emerge with startling freshness and clarity. Readers of all ages will find it interesting."

Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Life of Alexander the Great takes a completely factual look at Alexander the Great, one of the World’s greatest military leaders. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. Becoming King of Macedonia after his father was assassinated in 336 B.C. Though his life was short-lived, he died unexpectedly at the age of 32, he conquered most of the known world, making Macedonia the strongest empire in the world at that time. The Life of Alexander the Great is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!

A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies, for children aged 6-9 years, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors and scientists from the past.Each biography tells an exciting story about a real person, that can be read either alone or by a parent or teacher. The colourful artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memory. The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2, History, English, science and othersubjects.Young children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than through these delightful books?

Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks. Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.

An intriguing biography of Alexander the Great, conqueror of the world, who rose to power and rapidly absorbed the territory of his enemies into a vast empire stretching from Greece to India. This eBook is an excellent introduction to one of the most important historical figures ever.Illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience. Formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

Alexander the Great is said to have had the best mind and intellect. His conquests were not just to amass riches but to bring the Greek culture to the ‘barbarians’ and to civilize the uncivilized world that lay beyond the horizon. He led and army of less than fifty thousand men into battles, big and small. From mercenaries in small towns to the mighty forces of the Persian Empire, he vanquished them all.He was worshiped as a God, admired by his soldiers, loved by his subjects and feared by his enemies. He showered gifts on his friends, and fire on his adversaries. His story is not about greed, but about adventure. Because his accomplishments were so magnificent, they stood the brutal test of time, and his name lives on in our imagination, even today. His reign only lasted twelve years, and in that short time he accomplished things that no one else could even dream of by building an empire that stretched from the eastern Mediterranean to the western Atlantic. Without Alexander, the world wouldn't be what it is today.This is your chance to touch his life and accompany him on his journey.

An exciting series that provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from its key texts. Alexander the Great famously brought the mighty Persian Empire's two-hundred year rule to an end, but the figure behind this phenomenon often eludes us. This book invites students to follow Alexander's remarkable story and to engage with a variety of perspectives on him as king, general and human being. Notes provide helpful contextual information for these excerpts while questions challenge readers to embark on their own investigations of this fascinating individual, who continues to rival all others in historical significance.