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.
Summary of Alexander the Great book by Tania Gergel
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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What do you get from this book? An overview of one of the most successful conquerors in human history
Though he lived in ancient times, Alexander the Great has affected multiple cultures and people throughout history
The mythical origin and childhood of Alexander is just the beginning of his status as a larger-than-life individual
As a young king, Alexander immediately set out on an empire-expanding campaign, after dealing with a few distractions first
Alexander’s Persian campaign would last many years, and encompass many cities, increasing his renown
On his way to Egypt, Alexander took over many Persian cities, though Darius still eluded him
Nothing seemed to daunt Alexander the Great, for he pushed on, even when faced with seemingly impossible odds
Nature proved to be the most formidable foe that Alexander and his army faced
After a decisive battle that became famous for its acts, Alexander was forced to retreat and met his end in Babylon
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About the author of Alexander the Great
Tania Gergel
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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