The Wars of Alexander the Great

336–323 BC

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Rome, Military, Other
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Author: Waldemar Heckel ISBN: 9781472809810
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: June 6, 2014
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: Waldemar Heckel
ISBN: 9781472809810
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: June 6, 2014
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

The age of Alexander and his conquest of the Persian or 'Achaemenid' Empire, which had existed for over two centuries, represents a watershed in the history of the world. This book offers a fascinating insight into the achievements of one of the greatest generals ever known. Alexander's conquests are of profound significance. By perfecting the new weapons and tactics developed by his father, Philip II, and combining them with the use of specialist units and advancements in siege warfare, Alexander enabled the Macedonian kingdom to move beyond the restrictions of city-state armies and on to the stage of world conquest.

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The age of Alexander and his conquest of the Persian or 'Achaemenid' Empire, which had existed for over two centuries, represents a watershed in the history of the world. This book offers a fascinating insight into the achievements of one of the greatest generals ever known. Alexander's conquests are of profound significance. By perfecting the new weapons and tactics developed by his father, Philip II, and combining them with the use of specialist units and advancements in siege warfare, Alexander enabled the Macedonian kingdom to move beyond the restrictions of city-state armies and on to the stage of world conquest.

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