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Alexander the Great chronicles the life of one of the greatest figures in history – from his birth to parents Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias, through to his death at the age of 32. It was a life in which he achieved greatness and came to be regarded as a god by the 40,000 men who, for eight long years, were prepared to follow him to the ends of the Earth. In this book we discover his early years, his tuition under Aristotle and how his training in the art of warfare helped shape him into a fearsome leader and warrior. We’ll also explore Alexander’s ascension to the throne, his ruthlessness in securing his position following his father’s assassination, and his march into Asia and beyond in his quest to build one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. From Darius at the Granicus to Porus at the Hydaspes, we also uncover the truth about some of his key battles and greatest foes. Combining legend and myth with daunting reality, this book charts the dream of a man who was prepared to walk to the edge of the known world and who was willing to crush anything in his way. This is the story of a leader of men who, to this day, is still revered by people in whose lands he once stood – this is the story of Alexander the Great.