Alexander the Great

About this book

Some say he was the greatest warrior in history building an empire that extended from Europe to Africa and on to India and Central Asia. In a stirring narrative famed historian John Gunther tells the story of Alexander the Great who at only age 21 became King of Macedonia and set off on a 12-year journey to conquer the known world and extend the boundaries of Greek civilization. Gunther takes us from Alexanders boyhood to his victory over the Persian Empire and in vivid detail describes Alexanders battles as well as the palace intrigues that surrounded him.