Bibliograph

Alexander the Great, master of the ancient world, Doug Wilhelm

Type

Label

Alexander the Great, master of the ancient world, Doug Wilhelm

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125,128) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alexander the Great

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

310224948

Responsibility statement

Doug Wilhelm

Series statement

A wicked history

Sub title

master of the ancient world

Summary

An engaging narrative about Alexander the Great who became king of Macedonia at age 20; commanded the best-trained fighting force in the ancient world; and carved a 12,000 mile-path across Asia, defeating princes, satraps, and kings to become a legend in his own time

Table Of Contents

The world of Alexander the Great -- A wicked web -- Introduction -- A blood-stained crown -- A divine gift -- Dreams of destiny -- The family that fights together -- Murder! -- In command -- Into the east -- Invasion! -- First blood -- War games -- Battle of Issus-- Crucifying Tyre -- Oracle in the desert -- Final showdown -- Lord of Asia -- Treasures of Babylon -- An emperor abandoned -- Rebels everywhere -- Toward the endless ocean -- Death march -- Final battles -- Wicked? -- Timeline of terror

Target audience

juvenile

Classification