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Alexander: Child Of A Dream

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Alexander: Child Of A Dream

by Valerio Massimo Manfredi

Washington Square Press | October 2, 2001 | Trade Paperback

Before his birth, omens foretold that Alexander, son of the warrior-king Philip of Macedonia, was destined for greatness. From boyhood, the prince was trained by the finest scholars and mightiest soldiers to attain extraordinary strength of body and spirit. A descendant of Heracles and Achilles, Alexander aimed to surpass his ancestors'' heroism and honor, and his chosen companions strove to be worthy to share his godlike fate.

Even as a youth, Alexander''s deeds were unequaled. In a single day, he tamed the fierce steed Bucephalus. In his first battle, his troops defeated the invincible Sacred Band. And as he grew to manhood, surrounded by deadly plots and intrigue, his friends pledged to follow him to the ends of the world. With the support of that loyal group of men, Alexander''s might would transform dreams of conquest into reality amid the fabled cities of Persia and the mysterious East...and his destiny would carry them all to glory.

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    Extraordinary!

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    6 years ago

    The author has a unique way to combine novel and history. From the first pages you really feel transported to ancient times, gives a sense of "being there". You can almost see and breathe the ambience while you read. Play with Alexander during his childhood and youth, meet his friends, while you learn history in a fun way. You will never want to stop reading and will be eager to learn more about this extraordinary man.

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Before his birth, omens foretold that Alexander, son of the warrior-king Philip of Macedonia, was destined for greatness. From boyhood, the prince was trained by the finest scholars and mightiest soldiers to attain extraordinary strength of body and spirit. A descendant of Heracles and Achilles, Alexander aimed to surpass his ancestors'' heroism and honor, and his chosen companions strove to be worthy to share his godlike fate.

Even as a youth, Alexander''s deeds were unequaled. In a single day, he tamed the fierce steed Bucephalus. In his first battle, his troops defeated the invincible Sacred Band. And as he grew to manhood, surrounded by deadly plots and intrigue, his friends pledged to follow him to the ends of the world. With the support of that loyal group of men, Alexander''s might would transform dreams of conquest into reality amid the fabled cities of Persia and the mysterious East...and his destiny would carry them all to glory.

About the Author

Italian historian and archaeologist Valerio Massimo Manfredi is a professor of classical archaeology at the Bocconi University of Milan. In 1999, he was named man of the year by the American Biographical Society Institute for his bestselling Alexander trilogy. He lives in northern Italy.

Trade Paperback

October 2, 2001

Washington Square Press

English


0743434366
9780743434362

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