Manfredi, Valerio Massimo
Child of a Dream - Alexander
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509853519
- author:
- Manfredi, Valerio Massimo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical fiction, Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alexander: Child of a Dream is a captivating novel that tells the story of one of history's most fascinating characters. Born to a great king and his sensuous queen, Alexander was destined for greatness, yet faced the challenges of his parents' complex relationship and his own insatiable desires. As he grew into manhood, Alexander was shaped by the stern discipline of his father and the wild passions of his mother, forming him into a young man of immense potential. With the guidance of Aristotle and friendships with Ptolemy and Hephiaeston, Alexander embarked on an epic adventure to conquer the known world. This novel offers a vivid evocation of ancient Greece, revealing its fascinating civilization in rich detail.