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The Persian Boy (Alexander the Great, #2)

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by Mary Renault

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can this be read as a stand alone?
Robert Coleman I just read it and it can definitely be read as a stand alone. I didn't feel like I was missing anything. I just ordered the 1st book and will read th…moreI just read it and it can definitely be read as a stand alone. I didn't feel like I was missing anything. I just ordered the 1st book and will read that next. (less)
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Did such a relationship exist. If so, how is Alexander not known more as the bi-sexual conqueror and victor. Instead he is presented as a machismo figure who took wives?
Charismatic There was no such thing as "bisexual" back then, or even gay. Those are very modern concepts.

BTW: even today, you can be 100% macho while being 100% …moreThere was no such thing as "bisexual" back then, or even gay. Those are very modern concepts.

BTW: even today, you can be 100% macho while being 100% same-sex attracted. The two concepts are not contradictory!(less)
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Is this anything like the song of achilles?
Sandria Its a good book which follows the theme but no... not really!
It’s the life of Alexander the Great told thru the Persian boy’s perspective.
…moreIts a good book which follows the theme but no... not really!
It’s the life of Alexander the Great told thru the Persian boy’s perspective.
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