The Virtues of War in Q&A with Steven Pressfield

Jul 24, 2007 Sean rated it really liked it

This Alexander isn't very gay, or very megalomaniacal. He does kick ass, however, and take names, all the way to the Indus and back. Got yer Gaugamela right here, Darius. ...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Jason Keough rated it really liked it

This is probably my second favorite Pressfield book. I love that it's told in first person. Alexander was the son of the greatest General of the time, Philip II. Not only did they defeat the "Sacred Band" of Thebes that defeated Sparta, but Philip brought an entirely new dimension to warcraft. He was exiled in Thebes and was said to have picked up strategy from Epaminondas. Young Alexander was educated by the legendary Aristotle. You can't have a more remarkable upbringing. This book is a must r ...more

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Oct 10, 2007 Richard rated it really liked it

Steven Pressfield offers a convincing portrayal of Alexander the Great, quite possibly the greatest general in history.

Previously, Pressfield invented an unknown person to serve as his narrator. He thus avoids the danger of failing to strike a convincing tone or find the right voice for well-known historical personages such as Leonidas or Alkibiades. Here, he takes the daring step of telling the story through the eyes of Alexander. This allows him to offer a more intimate portrayal of the man, ...more

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