Alexander the Great

This literate rendering of Alexanders life offers a nuanced portrait of the great conqueror in both governance and war (Kirkus).. Alexander''s legacy has had a major impact on military tacticians scholars statesmen adventurers authors and filmmakers. In this trenchant and evocative biography Paul Cartledge sheds light on Alexander''s remarkable political and military accomplishments cutting through the myths to show why he was such a great leader. . Cartledge explores our endless fascination with Alexander and gives us insight into his charismatic leadership his capacity for brutality and his sophisticated grasp of international politics. Alexander the Great is an engaging portrait of a fascinating man and a welcome balance to the myths legends and often skewed history that have obscured the real Alexander.