Steven Pressfield

Alexander: The Virtues Of War (eBook, ePUB)

An awesome and epic retelling of the life of the colossus of the ancient world

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Steven Pressfield, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Gates of Fire, brings us an intimate and revealing portrayal of Alexander the Great: legendary hero and leader of men.

"A cracking, fast-paced contemporary retelling of the legend that is Alexander" - MANDA SCOTT

"An all conqueringly glamorous an account as Alexander himself" -- SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE

"Deeply researched, dashingly written...this is a terrific performance" -- INDEPENDENT

"Nothing short of an excellent read" - ***** Reader review

"This was simply beautiful, 100% recommended, there was a literal lump in my throat when I came to the end, absolutely glorious." -- ***** Reader review

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EVERYTHING IS THERE FOR THE TAKING

He ascended to the throne of Macedon at the age of nineteen.

He conquered the seemingly invincible Persian Empire before he was twenty-five.

He died at the age of thirty-two, undefeated by any enemy.

His reputation as a warrior and leader of men remains unsurpassed in the annals of history. We remember him as Alexander the Great...

Epic in scope and magisterial in tone, Steven Pressfield's breathtaking novel tells the story of this legendary colossus of the ancient world who was driven - and ultimately undone - by his insatiable lust for glory.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Random House UK Ltd
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juni 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781407093574
• Artikelnr.: 39215385

Autorenporträt

Steven Pressfield is the author of the novels The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War and Last of the Amazons. He lives in California.

Rezensionen

'Wonderfully-imagined...Richly atmospheric, stunningly graphic, intense and extraordinary' NELSON DEMILLE