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Creating a top ten list for books on Alexander the Great is not easy, since few ancient historical figures have been written about as much. Everything from his complex personality and his sexual life to his military and logistical tactics have been analyzed by historians. Alexander, simply put, stands out as unique among ancient historical figures for having so much detailed assessment made on his life and times. Although few primary sources exist from the time of Alexander, we know a lot about him from late Antiquity sources.
==Top Ten Books==
Naiden, F.S. <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0190875348/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0190875348&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=d75502220a43e583bdbe677c8c134a92 Soldier, Priest, and God: A Life of Alexander the Great]</i>. Oxford, Oxford Univesity Press.
Most accounts of Alexander the Great essentially ignored the reality that he was, in addition to soldier and leader, he was also a religious figure. As information of Alexander's campaign in the Near East has come to light over the past 30 years, the religious aspects of his conquests have become clearer. Naiden's work fundamentally shifts the narrative of Alexander's life as a soldier, priest and even god.
Heckel, W., & Tritle, L. A. (Eds.). (2009). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UNVG3M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005UNVG3M&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=74003d0e002d0d0876a5f8f1f993ac86 Alexander the Great: A New History]</i>. Chichester, U.K. ; Malden, Mass: Wiley-Blackwell.
This work is a relatively recent revaluation of the popular themes regarding Alexander. This includes his sexuality, military style, and influences.