num_pages: 368
description: The definitive biography of the towering hero of the classical  a fearless general, the conqueror of the Persians, and the visionary ruler of a vast empire—from one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Greece.  “An amazingly solid, balanced, and evocative view of the man.” — The Washington Post Book World   Paul Cartledge gives us the most accessible, reliable, and intimate portrait of Alexander III of Macedon, the man himself, brilliantly evoking his remarkable political and military accomplishments, cutting through the myths to show why he was such a great leader.  He explores our endless obsession with Alexander and gives us insight into both his capacity for brutality and his sensitive grasp of international politics. As he brings Alexander vividly to life, Cartledge also captures his enduring impact on world history and culture.
language: English
title: Alexander the Great
titlecomplete: Alexander the Great
genres: Historical, History, Ancient History, Biography Memoir, World History, Biography, Greece, Military History, Ancient, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1373
publisher: Vintage