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Alexander the Great: The Life of a King and Conqueror

Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series, developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From the content areas of American history, European history, and ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs, struggles, and accomplishments of these key historical figures. Each title in the series includes historical background text, maps, primary source images, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. These titles are sure to be received warmly by students, teachers, and librarians alike. Within a period of only eleven years, Alexander the Great conquered the largest empire the ancient world had ever known. Stretching from Greece in the West to India in the East, Alexander's conquests were the result of his brilliant military strategies, thirst for power, and desire to spread the culture and ideas of Greece. This handsomely illustrated graphic novel captures Alexander's rise to power and subsequent impact on ancient history.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 48
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781404202382
  • Genres
  • history, childrens
  • Release date
  • 2005