Alexander the Great by Philip Freeman Summary
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Philip Freeman's vivid biography brings Alexander's extraordinary conquests to life like a thrilling novel. Praised by historians as "fast-paced and dramatic," this accessible masterpiece reveals how a young king's 13-year campaign forever shaped Western civilization. What made Alexander truly "Great"?
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When a Twenty-Year-Old Inherited the World
What drives someone to conquer half the known world before they turn thirty-three? Alexander the Great stands as history's most audacious gambler, a figure so outsized that even Julius Caesar reportedly wept before his statue, lamenting his own modest achievements by comparison. Born in 356 BCE in Macedonia, a kingdom most Greeks considered barely civilized, Alexander inherited more than a throne from his father Philip II-he inherited a revolutionary military machine and an education from Aristotle himself. But inheritance alone doesn't explain the man who would carry Homer's *Iliad* into battle like a talisman, who would weep when he thought there were no more worlds to conquer, who would die at thirty-two having created an empire stretching from Greece to India. At twelve, Alexander demonstrated the psychological insight that would later make him a master of warfare. When a magnificent stallion named Bucephalas arrived at court, no one could mount the wild beast. While experienced horsemen failed, the young prince noticed something others missed-the horse was terrified of its own shadow. By simply turning the animal toward the sun and speaking soothingly, Alexander mounted what would become his faithful companion for fifteen years. His father Philip, watching this display, reportedly declared, "Macedonia is not big enough for you." This wasn't mere luck. Philip had transformed Macedonia through military innovation, introducing the sarissa-an eighteen-foot spear that gave infantry unprecedented reach. Meanwhile, Aristotle tutored Alexander in philosophy, science, and literature, creating a curious hybrid: a warrior-philosopher who could quote poetry while planning sieges. His story isn't just ancient history-it's a masterclass in ambition, leadership, and the intoxicating danger of believing your own legend.
The Making of a Conqueror
Breaking the Rules of War
Divine Ambition and the Fall of Persia
The Price of Empire
The Edge of the World
The Final Mystery and Eternal Legacy
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