Good books on alexander the great

Alexander the great i thought that this book was quite good because it had nice descriptions. By the time he died, alexander had conquered much of the known world and is known by most historians as alexander the great. Alexander the great was one of the historys most celebrated conquerors. Lets talk about this first, lets talk about the macedonians. Jul 09, 2019 alexander the great served as king of macedonia from 336 to 323 b. Aug 29, 2018 alexander the greats military tactics and strategies are still studied in military academies today. To learn more about greece past and present, check out some of these books and films. Alexander the great was an ancient macedonian ruler and one of historys greatest military minds who before his death established a powerful, immense empire. His mother told him he would do great things for he was the son of zeus. Biographies of alexander the great books the guardian. Could someone recommend a good book about alexander the. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Alexander was many things, he was a prince, a king, a general, and much more. After alexander died he had no heir and it created a vacuum that was filled with an historical version of the game of thrones.

Books about alexander the great, he was a prince, a conquer, a commander and a king score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This is a great lot of 6 judith viorst books for your child. Patrick of ireland and julius caesar, he lives with his family in decorah, iowa. Alexander the great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by. Alexander the great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by jacob abbott and his brother.

Jan 26, 2014 alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day is all about problems that cant be solved, which is really unusual for a kids book. Aug 28, 2019 a few weeks there of uninterrupted leisure and pleasure were just what alexander and his careworn soldiers needed. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient greeks. Although alexander the great conquered syria, lebanon, egypt and surrounding countries, modern historians have little to. The real story of alexander the great art of manliness. A few weeks there of uninterrupted leisure and pleasure were just what alexander and his careworn soldiers needed. During his time of leadership, he united greece, reestablished the corinthian league and conquered the persian empire. For two thousand years, generals, great leaders and strategists have studied the ways of alexander the great. Laura foremans alexander the conqueror is a good example of popular history. It is someone with courage, discipline, creativity, remarkable achievement, and integrity. And if you are interested in that, i recommend dividing the spoils. Diodorus quintus curtius justins trogus epitome also. He used cunning strategies and a massive army to dominate the battlefield.

He was a general of such skill and renown that for two thousand years other great leaders studied his strategy. The war for alexander the greats empire by robin waterfield. Alexander s legacy comes to life in this engaging history. Fire from heaven by mary renault, alexander the great by robin lane fox, the persian boy by mary renault, the. The chief source of all alexander romance literature was a folk epic written in greek by a hellenized egyptian in alexandria. The books are in good used condition but may have a name inside. At its height, alexanders empire stretched all the way from modernday italy to the himalayas. Alexanders legacy comes to life in this engaging history. Jan 04, 2011 in the first authoritative biography of alexander the great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian philip freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror. The real story of alexander the great art of manliness podcast. The wars of alexander the great were fought by king alexander iii of macedon the great, first against the achaemenid persian empire under darius iii, and then against local chieftains and warlords as far east as punjab, india. So here is the list for the top ten books on alexander the great. As he grew older he conquer vast areas of land and made a great empire for greece and for himself. Detail of the alexander mosaic, circa 100 bc, recovered from the floor of the house of the faun in pompeii, showing alexander the great with a gorgons head on his breastplate charging toward king darius of persia in what is thought to be the battle of issus, 333 bc.

Unfortunately, alexander the great does not have any of these valuable traits to be called a great leader. Youth and kingship the son of philip ii of macedon and olympias, he had aristotle as his tutor and was given a classical education. Even though alexander left a mark in historys book, it was a mark of a brutal tormenter. Posted on jan 31, 2005 by good news estimated reading time. I use it with my sixth graders to spur discussions and writing about how a person can appropriately handle a bad day, what makes a bad day for them, what makes a day good, etc.

Why its important for kids to read alexander and the. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This is a classic for a reason, opening up a window. Ancient ones, weve got arrians, campaigns of alexander. Jul 26, 2017 alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day written by judith viorst illustrated by ray cruz support this author and buy the book at. This book is about alexander the great s reception in the enlightenment, isnt it. Alexander was born into the royal family of macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over greece. Oct 27, 2011 detail of the alexander mosaic, circa 100 bc, recovered from the floor of the house of the faun in pompeii, showing alexander the great with a gorgons head on his breastplate charging toward king darius of persia in what is thought to be the battle of issus, 333 bc. Creating a top ten list for books on alexander the great is not easy, since few ancient historical figures have been written about as much. In the first authoritative biography of alexander the great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian philip freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror. They are fun stories that children will want to hear over and over. If youve a curiosity about alexander the great this is as good a book as youre likely to find on the man.

Alexander the great jacob abbott all you can books. Alexander the great served as king of macedonia from 336 to 323 b. Alexander had no part in the murder of his father, although he may have resented him because he neglected olympias for another wife. Now, there are a lot of books and biographies about alexander the great. Alexander the great by gunther, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fire from heaven by mary renault, alexander the great by robin lane fox, the persian boy by mary renault, the campa. Second only to genghis khan, alexander was quite the. Apr 08, 2020 you got a biography out about alexander the great. Here are some alexander the great facts and a biography of the successful military. It was at that point that i decided i guess its time i find out about alexander the great. Just to join the gap, the first two books we were looking at are the earliest surviving, or some of the earliest surviving, narratives about alexander the great, even though they were written centuries after his time.

Alexander reads about himself in the book of daniel. Alexander the great was as good a storyteller as a king. What are the best biographies on alexander the great. One of the best books on alexander, is peter green, alexander of macedon. In the beginning, you make the case, as well as a general of alexander the great, that alexander wouldnt have been able to do what he did, without the foundation that his father, king philip of macedonia, laid. Our panel of childrens book experts recommends these great books for 4th graders. This is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He rallied men to war and constructed a global empire by perpetuating greek myths. Alexander the great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. Cambridge university professor paul cartledge writes in his book alexander the great macmillan, 2004 that philip decided to leave his.

The book alexander the great by doug wilhelm is a book about the uniting of the greek empire. List of books and articles about alexander the great online. Born as heir to the macedonian king, his great ambition led him to take on the great persian empire. Alexander the great alexander iii of macedon riding bucephalus into battle alexander iii of macedon or alexander the great was born on 2021 july 356 bc in pella, macedon. Alexander the great or alexander iii, 356323 bc, king of macedon, conqueror of much of asia. Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad. When alexander met roxanne, he immediately fell in love with her, he eventually got married to her. Keep in mind there is no particular order for the greatest to least great among these books. The only contemporaneous records for him are in the babylonian astrological tablets. Enjoy the best alexander the great quotes at brainyquote. Alexanders father, philip, was stabbed by one of his bodyguards in 336 b. Jacob abbott 18031879 tutored by aristotle, compelled to ascend the throne at the age of 20 when his illustrious father was assassinated, driven by a passion for expanding the borders of his tiny kingdom, alexander of macedon was one of the most towering figures of ancient history. Aimed at a general audience, this biography delves into the life of the great conqueror, revealing everything you need. Alexander the great conquered most of the known world and remained undefeated in battle throughout his life.

Alexander the great, also known as alexander iii or alexander of macedonia, born 356 bce, pella, macedonia northwest of thessaloniki, greecedied june, 323 bce, babylon near al. Your child will identify right away with alexanders day of crankiness and is sure to smile despite her best intentions. Even at a young age, alexander believed himself to be great. From his first victory at age 18, alexander gained a reputation of leading his men to battle. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Each victory left him with an increasing desire for wealth and fame. Steven pressfield, in his book, alexander the virtues of war, has summed up these 11 leadership lessons from alexander the great in just two words. Jan 25, 2016 alexander the great conquered most of the known world and remained undefeated in battle throughout his life. The literary sources first appear much later with the roman empire.

Alexander is a wonderful example of the toxic burden of ambition. Passenger and watfarer by alexander bracken, great condition, free shipping. I liked the illustrations because they are very detailed. Mar 09, 2020 alexander the great was one of the historys most celebrated conquerors. Good news alexander reads about himself in the book of daniel. Alexander wakes up to gum in his hair, trips on a skateboard, gets his sweater wet, and finds his lunch has no snack. Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Angelina jolie and colin farrell in the 2004 film alexander. Back in 2002, anthony everitt published a book about the roman statesman and orator cicero, whose life represents an embarrassment of. List of books and articles about alexander the great.

Alexander the great by jacob abbott free at loyal books. Alexander the great leadership greatest of world conquerors. I love alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day by judith viorst. Alexander s father was philip ii, the king of macedonia and his mother was named olympias. Alexander the great biographies, novels, and movies. This book is a short synopsis of the life of the proud, arrogant, egotistical alexander the great.

I didnt like the part where alexander did something bad to one of his knights. Could someone recommend a good book about alexander the great. Alexander the great book recommendations simply charlotte mason. Alexander s father, philip, was stabbed by one of his bodyguards in 336 b. Eastern accounts of alexanders fabled career paid a good deal of attention to the gog and magog episode, a version of this. Viewing 6 posts 1 through 6 of 6 total author posts may 7, 20 at 1. Alexander professor of history and soviet and east european studies at the university of kansas, in very good condition. Alexander romance, any of a body of legends about the career of alexander the great, told and retold with varying emphasis and purpose by succeeding ages and civilizations.

Nov 14, 20 alexander iii of macedon, known as alexander the great 21 july 356 bce 10 or 11 june 323 bce, was the son of king philip ii of macedon. The author of several previous books including alexander the great, st. Quotations by alexander the great, leader, born 356 bc. Tutored as a boy by aristotle, alexander had an inquisitive mind that would serve him well when he faced formidable obstacles during his military campaig. Why did you think that we needed another alexander the great biography. Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day written by judith viorst illustrated by ray cruz support this author and buy the book at. Fire from heaven by mary renault, the persian boy by mary renault, alexander the great by robin lane fox, the campaigns of a. Im holding a handful of arrowheads that may have been shot from the bow of alexander the great. Our panel of childrens book experts recommends these great books for your fourth grader. In the first authoritative biography of alexander the great wr. The celebrated macedonian king has been one of the most enduring figures in history. Briants book, which has been translated see briant 2010 in the list is perhaps one of the best, as it shows alexanders influences and how he fashioned his. Briants book, which has been translated see briant 2010 in the list is perhaps one of the best, as it shows alexanders influences and how he fashioned his new.

He became king upon his fathers death in 336 bce and went on to conquer most of the known world of his day. If youve a curiosity about alexander the great this is as good a book as youre. The youthful macedonian monarch had spent a good ten years fighting his way nonstop through the persian empire to its indian frontier, deposing the great king and seizing power himself. It promises to be an easy read and that is what it exactly is. The war for alexander the great s empire by robin waterfield. Because as you said, there was this northern city state or call. Passenger and watfarer by alexander bracken, great.