Alexander: A History of the Origin and Growth of the Art Of War from the Earliest Times to the Battle of Ipsus, B.C. 301, With a Detailed Account of the Campaigns of the Great Macedonian

by Theodore Ayrault Dodge

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At the age of 20, Alexander the Great inherited the near-bankrupt kingdom of Macedonia and its small but revolutionary army, built around an unbreakable infantry phalanx and a shock cavalry force. In just ten years, he led this army on a march of conquest across most of the known world: Greece, Asia Minor, the Near East, Egypt, the lands of the Fertile Crescent, and on into what we now know as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Undefeated in battle, his actions have changed the shape of our world. This classic account of the campaigns was first published in 1890. The author, an experienced military officer and historian, follows the entire career of Alexander the Great, reconstructs his army, his strategy, and all of his battles, and explains his lasting impact on the art of war. This edition includes an active table of contents, reflowable text, and over 200 illustrations. At Tales End Press we take pride in our ebooks: to try before you buy, download a free preview!
  • ISBN10 1105602508
  • ISBN13 9781105602504
  • Publish Date 14 May 2012
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 23 January 2013
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Lulu.com
  • Format eBook
  • Language English