The Wars Of Alexander
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The Wars of Alexander the Great
Author: Waldemar Heckel
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date: 2014-06-06
The age of Alexander and his conquest of the Persian or 'Achaemenid' Empire, which had existed for over two centuries, represents a watershed in the history of the world. This book offers a fascinating insight into the achievements of one of the greatest generals ever known. Alexander's conquests are of profound significance. By perfecting the new weapons and tactics developed by his father, Philip II, and combining them with the use of specialist units and advancements in siege warfare, Alexander enabled the Macedonian kingdom to move beyond the restrictions of city-state armies and on to the stage of world conquest.
Dividing the Spoils
Author: Robin Waterfield
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 2012-10-11
A gripping account of one of the great forgotten wars of history, revealing how Alexander the Great's vast empire was torn asunder in the years after his death