Envy of the Gods: Alexander the Great's Ill-Fated Journey Across Asia
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In CirculationWhat will you learn from this book
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Historical Background: Expect insights into the historical context of Alexander the Great's conquests, including the political landscape of ancient Asia.
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Alexander's Ambitions: Explore Alexander's ambitions and motivations for embarking on his conquests, seeking to understand the factors that drove his military campaigns.
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Military Strategy: The book may delve into Alexander's military strategies and tactics during his journey across Asia, including key battles and conquests.
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Cultural Interactions: Learn about the cultural interactions between Alexander and the diverse societies he encountered during his journey, including the blending of Greek and Eastern cultures.
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Challenges Faced: Understand the challenges and obstacles faced by Alexander and his army during their extensive expedition, such as harsh climates, logistical difficulties, and resistance from local populations.
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Ill-Fated Aspects: Explore aspects of Alexander's journey that were ill-fated or faced significant setbacks, whether in terms of military engagements, political challenges, or other circumstances.
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Leadership of Alexander: Analyze Alexander's leadership style and decision-making during the expedition, considering both his successes and failures.
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Legacy of the Journey: Reflect on the long-term impact of Alexander's journey across Asia, both in terms of historical consequences and the lasting influence on the regions he conquered.
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Interactions with Local Rulers: The book may discuss Alexander's interactions with local rulers and how these diplomatic relationships influenced the course of his journey.
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Historiographical Perspectives: Consider different historiographical perspectives on Alexander's journey, including how various historians have interpreted and analyzed this significant period in ancient history.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0306812681 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780306812682 |
| No of pages | 272 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Da Capo Press |
| Published Date | 30 Nov 2004 |
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Alexander the Great accomplished more than any ordinary human could even hope to dream, yet at the end of his life, his empire, his army, and even his own life were unraveling. While the world knows well how the Macedonian king conquered the Persian Empire, few people know the full story of his decline and fall as he sought to bring the most remote areas of the Persian empire under his control.Alexander was a complicated mix of ruthless tyrant and incurable romantic.
This schizophrenic interplay of conflicting psychic forces characterized his rise to power and was largely responsible for his downfall. In the last seven years of his life, Alexander the Great grew increasingly unpredictable, sporadically violent, megalomaniacal, and suspicious of friends as well as enemies. In the end Alexander the Great was not defeated by any external enemy but by himself. John Prevas brings this riveting story of the fall of Alexander to life with a compelling narrative informed by his personal retracing of much of the route trod by Alexander through what is now Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.