Roca Editorial Historica: El Maestro de Alejandro (Hardcover)

from mikerr

An engaging novel told from the point of view of Aristotle - as he was hired to tutor Alexander before he became "the Great." Evokes the Greek / Macedonian world, bringing history to life. Worthwhile.

from veevoxvoom

Summary: A fictional retelling of the years Aristotle spent tutoring Alexander the Great, told from the point of view of Aristotle himself. Although he is disappointed at leaving Athens for what he perceives as backwards Macedon, he forges a complicated relationship with his brilliant new pupil. ...

from veevoxvoom

Summary: A fictional retelling of the years Aristotle spent tutoring Alexander the Great, told from the point of view of Aristotle himself. Although he is disappointed at leaving Athens for what he perceives as backwards Macedon, he forges a complicated relationship with his brilliant new pupil. ...

from justininlondon

I really really liked this book. It charmed me. I think it will be one of those novels you either instinctively warm to or you just don't 'get'. Your appreciation of it may also be affected by how much prior knowledge you have of Aristotle and Aristotelian thought. We discussed at my book group a...

from gypsysmom

Annabel Lyon takes us back to ancient times with this tale of Aristotle and Alexander. As I was reading this book I kept thinking of Mary Renault's book, Fire from Heaven. Sure enough, in the acknowledgments section, Fire from Heaven is mentioned. However, this is a more cerebral treatment plus i...