Conqueror Of The World by Jacob Abbott
A vivid biography tracing the rise of a Macedonian prince into a world-conquering military genius: his upbringing and tutelage under Aristotle, decisive victories at battles such as Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela, the overthrow of the Persian Empire, his acceptance as pharaoh in Egypt and foundation of Alexandria, the arduous advance into India, and the internal strains of ambition, excess, and mutiny that preceded his premature death — concluding with an appraisal of his lasting impact on the spread of Greek culture and the shaping of the Hellenistic world.
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