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Nikos Kazantzakis

Alexander the Great Book - Paperback

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At a Glance
Newly translated classic novel
Unique attendant's perspective storytelling
Explores Alexander's humanity deeply
Epic campaigns across ancient world
Perfect for history enthusiasts
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Newly translated, this classic novel is sure to delight readers of all ages as it explores the legendary conquerors life, ambitions, and humanity. Nikos Kazantzakiss Alexander the Great is a biographical novel about one of antiquitys greatest political and military leaders. In Kazantzakiss story, Alexander of Macedonia does not conquer for conquests sake instead, he seeks to spread the light of Hellenism to the known world, unite humanity through Greek ideals and culture, and bring together East and West. The story begins in Pella, the lavish capital of Macedonia, in the fourth century BCE. A teenager named Stefanos rushes to the royal stadium for a remarkable event that has drawn every male citizen of this capital city the taming of a wild and uniquely powerful horse named Bucephalus. Relying on raw strength and force, even seasoned generals fail to subdue Bucephalus but through skill, kindness, and insight, the fifteenyearold Alexander is able to befriend the beast. Alexanders symbolic taming of chaos foretells his rise to power and demonstrates the qualities he will carry with him throughout his lifelong campaign of conquest. Through the eyes of Stefanos, who becomes Alexanders personal attendant and most trusted companion, Kazantzakis follows the Macedonian army through triumphant campaigns across Persia, Egypt, and India, greatly expanding the boundaries of the ancient Hellenic world. Kazantzakis presents Alexander not only as an ingenious military strategist but...

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Binding: Paperback;232 pages; Publisher: Ohio University Press; Classification: FV; Weight: 494 g; Dimensions: 215 x 140 x 19

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