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In the context of my elementary and high school education, Alexander the Great was the discussion of a day or two, sandwiched between the classical Greek civilization and the legions of Rome, and so it's a shock to see Lamb's meticulous treatment of a conqueror and learned man who managed to transform both Western and Eastern civilization during his short life.
He established no government, imposed no lifestyle, and did not found a dynasty, yet sculpted history for a thousand years afterward. He ...more
He established no government, imposed no lifestyle, and did not found a dynasty, yet sculpted history for a thousand years afterward. He ...more
Probably three and a half stars from me. Not as good as Hannibal but consistently readable and enjoyable.
Dec 13, 2013
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