Romm, James
Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307456601
- author:
- Romm, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 389
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Greece
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alexander the Great's empire, stretching from the Adriatic to modern-day India, was left to his two heirs, Philip III and Alexander IV, in a surprising joint kingship. However, six Macedonian generals, driven by ambition and the legend of Alexander's rule, clashed to gain supremacy. Eumenes, a former Greek secretary turned general, emerged as a key player in this struggle for control. The story of Alexander's death and the subsequent power struggle is one of intrigue and cutthroat competition. As the royal family's fortunes hung in the balance, the fate of the Greek world's greatest empire was decided by the cunning and determination of its generals. Historian James Romm brings to life this pivotal moment in history, shedding light on the complex web of alliances and rivalries that defined the ancient world.
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