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Alexander the Great

By Tania Gergel

The Brief Life and Towering Exploits of History’s Greatest Conqueror as Told by His Original Biographers. Penguin Books, 2004.

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Alexander the Great

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Examining the expeditions and experiences of the young Macedonian empire builder, from his early days to the conflict with his father and the complex Persian Campaign that changed the face of much of the ancient world.

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Who should read Alexander the Great

War historians • ancient history buffs • biography lovers • those curious about Alexander the Great • anyone interested in people who significantly impacted the world

About the author of Alexander the Great

Tania Gergel lectured at King’s College London on Greek language and literature, before becoming a Senior Research Fellow there, in the Centre for Humanities and Health. She compiled several of the earliest resources on Alexander the Great for a biography of his achievements and also worked on the book The Greek Sophists as a co-translator.

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