ALEXANDER, PHARAOH OF EGYPT
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Alexander, Pharaoh of Egypt - Sharon Janet Hague He would change history. But what legacy would he leave? Alexander III of Macedonia believes in his divine destiny. A golden child tutored by Aristotle while demonstrating qualities of leadership and brilliance, the sixteen-year-old heir rises quickly to prominence with a crushing victory over the Greeks. But when his father is assassinated, Alexander ascends the throne and sets his eye on conquest and godhood. Surrounding himself with his band of childhood friends and allies, the young king swiftly blazes a vicious path through the East. And th...
Alexander, Pharaoh of Egypt - Sharon Janet Hague He would change history. But what legacy would he leave? Alexander III of Macedonia believes in his divine destiny. A golden child tutored by Aristotle while demonstrating qualities of leadership and brilliance, the sixteen-year-old heir rises quickly to prominence with a crushing victory over the Greeks. But when his father is assassinated, Alexander ascends the throne and sets his eye on conquest and godhood. Surrounding himself with his band of childhood friends and allies, the young king swiftly blazes a vicious path through the East. And though walking in the footsteps of his idol Achilles, Alexander struggles to balance his surging ambition with grace for those beneath him. Will the self-proclaimed Son of Zeus bring the world to its knees? With careful research and well-crafted prose, Sharon Janet Hague brings the fourth-century Mediterranean and Asia to vivid life. Exploring the exploits of one of history's greatest generals and his rival and companion, Cassander, she paints an insightful and unique view of these two fascinating figures. Alexander, Pharaoh of Egypt is the thought-provoking fourth book in the Ancient Egypt historical literary fiction series. If you like fresh looks at well-known topics, understated humor, and drama of the past, then you'll love Sharon Janet Hague's epic tale.
