By the author of Marathon, an enlightening look at the historical context behind Alexander the Great, his accomplishments, and his legacy In the arc of western history, Ancient Greece is at the apex, owing to its grandeur, its culture, and an intellectual renaissance to rival that of Europe. So imp
Alexander the Great: A Life in Legend
โ Scribed by Phillips, Helen
- Book ID
- 111926836
- Publisher
- Taylor and Francis Group
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 64 KB
- Volume
- 120
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0015-587X
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