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Alexander the Great and His Claim to Fame

Name: Alexander the Great and His Claim to Fame
ISBN: 9781407111735

By Phil Robins

Part of the Horribly Famous / Dead Famous series

Adjectives

engaging informative historical

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

Synopsis

Tutored by Aristotle, Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia in the 4th century BC. Riding his horse Bucephalus, he led campaigns that extended his empire from Greece to India, spreading Greek culture along the way. This book explores his military strategies, the challenges he faced, and his enduring legacy.

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2010

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