Alexander the Great

Ancient Biography - First Books

by Robert Green

In his short life, Alexander the Great conquered more lands and peoples than any other person in the ancient world. His conquests opened new trade routes from the countries around the Mediterranean Sea all the way to India. For centuries after his death, Greek culture dominated the European world but was flavored by Eastern influence. Alexander's impact was so strong that even during his life some people thought he was a god, and after his death he became a figure of mythical status.

Genres: History, Biography

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Robert Green, full name is Robert Kimball Green, holds graduate degrees from New York University and Harvard.

Reviews

[La Haynes · Rating 4 out of 5]

At 64 pages in length, it is a good introduction to the life of Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.) of Macedonia and Greece, conqueror of Darius III and the Persian empire.

[Ciera · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a short synopsis of the life of the proud, arrogant, egotistical Alexander the Great. Even at a young age, Alexander believed himself to be great. His mother told him he would do great things for he was the son of Zeus...a god. As he grew older he conquer vast areas of land and made a great empire for Greece and for himself. Though he died at age 32, his legacy still lives on today.