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Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C. : A Historical Biography (Edition 1) (Paperback)
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Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C. : A Historical Biography (Edition 1) (Paperback)
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from keylawk
I seem to join with other folks who end up loving "history" after reading Peter Green's biography of Alexander (356-323). Another current historian, Tom Holland, credits Green with awakening his understanding that fact (history) is more fascinating than fiction. TBD...
from timspalding
This was my introduction to Alexander the Great. I still think it's the best, although Robin Lane Fox's is more textured.
from puabi
If you are too young and naive (as I was the first time I read this book) you may not fully appreciate Peter Green's biography of Alexander. Now that I am a little more sophisticated, I can recognize is great wit. He is a scholar who can both entertain and inform... and that is very rare.
from sergerca
Excellent intro into Alexander. Highly readable, very open about questionable sourcing and assumptions. I realize that much more could be said about the man, but this is a great, fast moving introductory book.
from booktsunami
It wasn't until I was well into reading this book that I realised that I had actually read it about 45 years ago....more or less when the first edition was published. Nevertheless, it has repaid the re-reading. Tellingly, the biography is not titled "Alexander the Great"...which rather reflects P...
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