Alexander The Great

In this first authoritative biography of Alexander the Great for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian Philip Freeman brings to life the extraordinary story of one of history’s most celebrated figures. As the king of Macedonia, Alexander remains a symbol of unmatched military genius and ambition, inspiring leaders from Hannibal to Napoleon for over two millennia. Crowned at just nineteen and dead by thirty-two, Alexander’s meteoric rise and fall left an indelible mark on the ancient world.

Highlights:

• Brilliant Military Leader: Conquered the Persian Empire and established the largest empire of the ancient world, extending from Greece to modern-day Pakistan.
• Prodigy of Aristotle: Tutored by the great philosopher, Alexander’s inquisitive mind and tactical brilliance defined his campaigns.
• Cultural Unifier: Spread Greek language and culture across western Asia, shaping the ancient world’s lingua franca.
• Complex Personality: A blend of ambition and contradiction—petty yet magnanimous, cruel yet merciful, impulsive yet farsighted.
• Lasting Legacy: Inspired leaders for over 2,000 years, from Hannibal to Napoleon, and left a cultural impact still evident today.

Freeman explores Alexander’s early life as the son of Macedonia’s royal family, his bold campaigns, and the spread of Greek culture. Although his empire fractured soon after his untimely death in Baghdad, his influence endured through his successors, including the Ptolemies of Egypt. Greek coins and statues are still discovered as far as Afghanistan, a testament to the vastness of his empire.

In this lively and insightful biography, Freeman reveals how Alexander’s conquests and ambitions forever shaped history, ensuring that his legacy continues to captivate us today.

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