World History Biographies: Alexander The Boy Soldier Who Conquered the World

Name: World History Biographies: Alexander The Boy Soldier Who Conquered the World
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ISBN: 9780792236603

ISBN-10: 0792236602

ISBN-13: 9780792236603

Edition: 2005

Authors: Simon Adams

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Alexander conquered the Persian Empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed much of what was then considered the civilized world. Alexander's conquests furthered the spread of Greek ideas and customs in western Asia and Egypt. He thus made possible the rich culture of the Hellenistic Age. Alexander was born in Pella, the capital of the Macedonian kingdom. His mother taught him that his ancestor was the hero Achilles. His father taught him that the Macedonian kings were descended from the hero Hercules, who in Greek mythology was a son of the god Zeus. Alexander was tutored by the great philosopher Aristotle. He also received training in sports, physical fitness,…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication date: 7/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Size: 7.13" wide x 10.00" long x 0.41" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English




The Boy from Macedon


Birth of a Prince


Macedon


The Royal Parents


Bucephalas


Two Tests of Manhood



The Young King


Alexander the Man


Aristotle the Teacher


Becoming King


Wives and Friends


The Lord of Asia



Conquering the World


Into Asia and Africa


Alexander's Campaigns


Becoming a God


Into Persia


Into India



The end of his World


Return from India


Death of a Conqueror


Where Is Alexander Buried?


The Legacy of Alexander


Glossary


Bibliography and Index