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Alexander the Great : reckless conqueror

by Carole Wilkinson

This biography examines the life of Alexander the Great and his military campaigns. The text analyses his reputation as both a brilliant warrior and a ruthless invader, noting the destruction and enslavement that followed his conquests across the ancient world.

Accession 1268 ISBN 1876372338 Publisher Black Dog
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