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1	Persian Boy more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE "The Persian Boy" tells the story of the climactic last seven years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. Abducted and gelded as a boy, Bagoas was sold as a courtesan to King Darius of Persia, but found freedom with Alexander after the Macedon army conquered his homeland. Taken as an attendant into Alexander's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great more books like this by Steven Pressfield In the brilliantly imagined first-person voice of Alexander the Great, acclaimed novelist Pressfield brings to life his epic battles, his unerring command of his forces, and the passions and ambitions that drove him. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Alexander: Child of a Dream more books like this by Valerio Massimo Manfredi Before his birth, omens foretold that Alexander, son of the warrior-king Philip of Macedonia, was destined for greatness. From boyhood, the prince was trained by the finest scholars and mightiest soldiers to attain extraordinary strength of body and spirit. A descendant of Heracles and Achilles, Alexander aimed to surpass his ancestors' heroism ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.93! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past more books like this by Professor Paul Cartledge In time to coincide with the release of the motion picture directed by Oliver Stone comes a biography on the infamous Macedonian king and conqueror. Author Cartledge is academic consultant on the forthcoming Discovery Channel documentary "Becoming Alexander." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Alexander the Great: The Real-Life Story of the World's Greatest Warrior more books like this by Nick McCarty A terrific book on Alexander the Great. Alexander inherited the throne of Macedonia at the age of twenty and, in his short life, conquered the then-know world--Alexander's armies reached as far east as the Ganges. This fully-illustrated book separates the history from the myth in Alexander's life and tells the story of one of the greatest, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| SVS
6	Alexander the Great more books like this by Nicholas Victor Sekunda, John Warry One of the most intriguing characters in military history is evaluated with this spectacular volume that explores his command skills, weaponry and tactics and ties it in beautifully with his troubled family history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Godless Man more books like this by Paul C Doherty It is now 334 B.C., and Alexander has smashed the Persian armies at the Battle of the Granicus and is roaming the western Persian Empire like a hungry predator, living up to his nickname of "the Wolf of Macedon." Arriving in one of his prizes, the great city of Ephesus, the success of his campaign is threatened by a series of violent murders ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Envy of the Gods: Alexander the Great's Ill-Fated Journey Across Asia more books like this by John Prevas An engaging account-told for the first time-of the decline and ruin of Alexander the Great as he sought to conquer faraway lands in Asia and subdue his own growing megalomania. Alexander the Great accomplished more than any ordinary human could even hope to dream, yet at the end of his life, his empire, his army, and even his own life were ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Wars of Alexander the Great: 336-323 BC more books like this by Waldemar Heckel The age of Alexander and his conquest of the Persian or 'Achaemenid' Empire, which had existed for over two centuries, represents a watershed in the history of the world. This book offers a fascinating insight into the achievements of one of the greatest generals ever known. Alexander's conquests are of profound significance. By perfecting the new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
10	The Generalship of Alexander the Great more books like this by J F C Fuller A brief and meteoric life (356323 B.C.) Alexander was the greatest of all conquerors in the course of world history. He had a small armyseldom exceeding 40,000 menbut a constellation of bold, revolutionary ideas about the conduct of war and the nature of government. J. F. C. Fuller, one of the foremost military historians of the twentieth ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Greek World, 479-323 BC more books like this by Professor Simon Hornblower The Greek World 479-323 BC has been an indispensable guide to classical Greek history since its first publication. Now Simon Hornblower has comprehensively rewritten and revised his original text, bringing it up to date for a new generation of readers. The extensive changes made include the addition of two important new chapters - on Argos, and ... see all copies from $5.50! new only from $35.62! \| SVS
12 view cover	Alexander the Great: Son of the Gods more books like this by Alan Fildes, Joann Fletcher Famous for more than two millennia for the amazing deeds that he accomplished in his short life of thirty-two years, King Alexander III of Macedon is the most celebrated figure of classical antiquity. Alexander the Great: Son of the Gods presents, in a year-by-year chronicle, an intimate and fascinating portrait of the man who, in less than two ... see all copies from $4.54! new only from $4.54! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Discoveries: Alexander the Great: Man of Action Man of Spirit more books like this by Pierre Briant, Jeremy Leggatt (Translator) This account of the life of Alexander features 147 illustrations, including 99 in full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.25!
14 view cover	Memnon more books like this by Scott Oden He lived in the shadow of kings. One trusted him with his empire; the other feared his every move...Memnon of Rhodes (375-333 BCE) walked in the footsteps of giants. As a soldier, sailor, statesman, and general, he was, in the words of Diodorus of Sicily, "outstanding in courage and strategic grasp." A contemporary of Demosthenes and Aristotle, ... see all copies from $2.34! new only from $9.85! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Conquests of Alexander the Great more books like this by Waldemar Heckel Waldemar Heckel provides a revisionist overview of the conquests of Alexander the Great. Emphasising the aims and impact of his military expeditions, the political consequences of military action, and the use of propaganda, both for motivation and justification, his underlying premise is that the basic goals of conquest and the keys to military ... see all copies from $4.45! new only from $4.45! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Philip II of Macedonia more books like this by Ian Worthington Alexander the Great is probably the most famous ruler of antiquity, and his spectacular conquests are recounted often in books and films. But what of his father, Philip II, who united Macedonia, created the best army in the world at the time, and conquered and annexed Greece? This landmark biography is the first to bring Philip to life, exploring ... see all copies from $16.50! new only from $22.04! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Life and Times of Alexander the Great more books like this by John Bankston see all copies from $15.42! new only from $29.05! \| SVS
18 view cover	Alexander the Great: Legacy of a Conqueror more books like this by Winthrop Lindsay Adams This biography follows the brilliant life of Alexander the Great, who established in Eurasia the largest empire ever seen and left a world legacy. The titles in the Library of World Biography series make ideal supplements for World History and Western Civilization survey courses as well as other courses in the history curriculum where figures in ... see all copies from $4.75! new only from $12.60!
19 view cover	Alexander the Great: The Invisible Enemy more books like this by John Maxwell O'Brien Alexander and Dionysus:The Invisible Enemy differs from other biographies of Alexander in its assessment of the role of alcohol in his life. O'Brien uses the figure of Dionysus as a symbol of the destructive effects of alchohol on Alexander's psyche. The deity serves as an agent through whom a cluster of ambivalent considerations is explored: the ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $36.21! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Alexander the Great at War: His Army - His Battles - His Enemies more books like this by Ruth Sheppard (Editor) Upon the assassination of his father King Philip II in the summer of 336 BC, Alexander took over the reins of power of a now united Greece. When he led his combined Macedonian and Greek army into Asia a year later he began the greatest career of military conquest in world history. In 11 short years he overcame the might of the Persian Empire and ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $15.94!
21	Alexander the Great: The Invisible Enemy: A Biography more books like this by John Maxwell O'Brien Alexander and Dionysus:The Invisible Enemy differs from other biographies of Alexander in its assessment of the role of alcohol in his life. O'Brien uses the the figure of Dionysus as a symbol of the destructive effects of alchohol on Alexander's psyche. The deity serves as an agent through whom a cluster of ambivalent considerations is explored: ... see all copies from $9.85! new only from $51.94! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Alejandro Magno more books like this by Felix Cordente Vaquero Outstanding figures who have shaped the path of history are profiled in these volumes. The biographies detail the subjects' childhood, motivation, accomplishments, and humanity, as well as their impact on history. Figuras destacadas que han protagonizado los hechos ma s importantes de la historia esta n retratados en estos bellos volu menes econo ... see all copies from $2.40! new only from $5.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Army of Alexander the Great more books like this by Nicholas Victor Sekunda, Nick Sekunda, Angus McBride (Illustrator) When Philip II ascended the throne in 359 BC, Macedonia was in danger of being engulfed by wild barbarian tribes to the north and wily Greek cities to the south. Philip had to expand the power of the throne or be swallowed up: the creation of a powerful army was imperative. When his son, Alexander, inherited his kingdom at the age of 20, he also ... see all copies from $7.92! new only from $11.11! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Courtesan's Daughter more books like this by Dr. Priscilla Galloway Phano is almost 15, the traditional age for a woman to marry in ancient Athens. She is in love with Theo, who is 30--the traditional age for a man to marry. But marriage may not be an option for her. Her stepmother's enemy, Phrynion, claims that Phano is not really a free woman but a slave who belongs to him, and he is ready to sell her if he can ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.59! \| first editions
25 view cover	Poison in Athens more books like this by Margaret Anne Doody It is the autumn of 330 BC, and three law cases are exciting Athens. Ergokles' case against the wealthy Orthoboulos for malicious wounding seems to come out well for the dignified man, but shortly afterwards he is found dead of poison, evidently hemlock. His second wife is accused of the crime, and her trial for poisoning sets Athens at odds, as ... see all copies from $5.04! new only from $14.81! \| first editions

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