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Routledge
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 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 and... Read more
Introduction, Chronology, Background to war The decline of the city-states and the rise of Macedon, Warring sides The Persians, the Macedonians and allied troops, Outbreak Alexander's rise to power, The fighting Alexander conquers an empire, Portrait of a soldier Two generals and a satrap, The world around war Rome, Carthage and India, Portrait of a civilian A historian, athletes and courtesans, How the war ended The death of Alexander, Conclusion and consequences The struggle for succession, Further reading, Glossary, Index
Biography
Waldemar Heckel
