Alexander the Great: The Defining Biography

By Paul Cartledge

Alexander the Great

by Paul Cartledge

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Alexander the Great is one of the most iconic figures in history. His conquests spanned the known world, and his empire stretched from Greece to India. He was a brilliant military strategist and an astute politician, and his legacy continues to inspire people today.

In Alexander the Great: The Defining Biography, Paul Cartledge offers the definitive account of Alexander's life and legacy. Drawing on the latest scholarship and archaeological discoveries, Cartledge paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of Alexander, from his humble beginnings in Macedonia to his triumphant conquests across the known world.

Cartledge begins by exploring Alexander's early life and education. He was born in 356 BC in Pella, the capital of Macedonia. His father, Philip II, was a brilliant military strategist who had united Macedonia and was preparing to invade Persia. Alexander's mother, Olympias, was a devout follower of the cult of Dionysus, and she instilled in her son a belief in his own divinity.

Alexander inherited the throne of Macedonia in 336 BC at the age of 20. He quickly proved himself to be a gifted military leader. In a series of brilliant campaigns, he defeated the Persians and conquered their vast empire. He then turned his attention to India, where he fought a series of bloody battles against the Indian king Porus.

Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BC at the age of 32. The cause of his death is unknown, but it is likely that he died from malaria or typhoid fever. His empire was divided among his generals, and it eventually collapsed. But Alexander's legacy continued to live on. He was celebrated as a hero by the Greeks and Romans, and his military tactics were studied by military commanders for centuries.

Alexander the Great: The Defining Biography is the definitive account of Alexander's life and legacy. Cartledge's masterful storytelling and incisive analysis make this book a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military history, or biography.

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About the Author

Paul Cartledge is a professor of Greek history at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of numerous books on ancient Greece, including The Spartans, Thermopylae, and Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great

by Paul Cartledge

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5783 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	365 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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