Alexander: The Virtues Of War: An awesome and epic retelling of the life of the colossus of the ancient world
Jun 2010 · Random House
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Steven Pressfield, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Gates of Fire, brings us an intimate and revealing portrayal of Alexander the Great: legendary hero and leader of men.
"A cracking, fast-paced contemporary retelling of the legend that is Alexander" - MANDA SCOTT
"An all conqueringly glamorous an account as Alexander himself" -- SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE
"Deeply researched, dashingly written...this is a terrific performance" -- INDEPENDENT
"Nothing short of an excellent read" - ***** Reader review
"This was simply beautiful, 100% recommended, there was a literal lump in my throat when I came to the end, absolutely glorious." -- ***** Reader review
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EVERYTHING IS THERE FOR THE TAKING
He ascended to the throne of Macedon at the age of nineteen.
He conquered the seemingly invincible Persian Empire before he was twenty-five.
He died at the age of thirty-two, undefeated by any enemy.
His reputation as a warrior and leader of men remains unsurpassed in the annals of history. We remember him as Alexander the Great...
Epic in scope and magisterial in tone, Steven Pressfield's breathtaking novel tells the story of this legendary colossus of the ancient world who was driven - and ultimately undone - by his insatiable lust for glory.
"A cracking, fast-paced contemporary retelling of the legend that is Alexander" - MANDA SCOTT
"An all conqueringly glamorous an account as Alexander himself" -- SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE
"Deeply researched, dashingly written...this is a terrific performance" -- INDEPENDENT
"Nothing short of an excellent read" - ***** Reader review
"This was simply beautiful, 100% recommended, there was a literal lump in my throat when I came to the end, absolutely glorious." -- ***** Reader review
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EVERYTHING IS THERE FOR THE TAKING
He ascended to the throne of Macedon at the age of nineteen.
He conquered the seemingly invincible Persian Empire before he was twenty-five.
He died at the age of thirty-two, undefeated by any enemy.
His reputation as a warrior and leader of men remains unsurpassed in the annals of history. We remember him as Alexander the Great...
Epic in scope and magisterial in tone, Steven Pressfield's breathtaking novel tells the story of this legendary colossus of the ancient world who was driven - and ultimately undone - by his insatiable lust for glory.
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4.2
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Chris M
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April 24, 2016
Pressfield's work is up there with the very best. A master storyteller, and no mean philosopher in his own right, he clearly researches each of his ancient dramas obsessively.
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A Google user
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October 31, 2016
World's no.1 conqueror is hazrat Umar bin al khattab (r.a).
Alastair Stewart
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September 14, 2022
history brought to life
About the author
Steven Pressfield is the author of the novels The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War and Last of the Amazons. He lives in California.
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