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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==
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.
HeckelCartledge, W., & Tritle, L. A. Paul (Eds.). (20092004). <i>Alexander the Great[https: a new history</i>/www. Chichester, Uamazon.K. ; Malden, Mass: Wileycom/gp/product/B018INW2KQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B018INW2KQ&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-Blackwell. This work is a relatively recent revaluation of the popular themes regarding Alexander. This includes his sexuality, military style, and influences. Demi. (2010). <i>20&linkId=e552b51eaff5df1a63e069171739dec5 Alexander the Great (1st ed)]</i>. Tarrytown(Overlook Press, NY: Marshall Cavendish. This 2004) Paul Cartledge is a storybook to teach the little ones about one of history's game changers.  Freeman, P. (2011). <i>Alexander the Great</i>foremost experts on Ancient Greece. New York: Simon & Schuster. Considered today to be the easy reading and more captivating historical presentation His book focuses on one of historyAlexander's great figures. Freeman uses ambition and his strong presentation skills to grip the audience to know more about Alexandermilitary campaigns.
ArrianFreeman, Mensch, P., & Romm, J. SPhilip. (20102011). <i>The Landmark Arrian[https: //www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UYUORM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003UYUORM&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=9631bceab61f051d68c38e9986c6d78d Alexander the campaigns of AlexanderGreat]</i>. Anabasis Alexandrous: a new translation (1st ed). New York: Pantheon BooksSimon & Schuster. One Considered today to be the easy reading and more captivating historical presentation on one of the battlefield bookshistory's great figures. This exposes in detail Freeman uses his strong presentation skills to grip the 12 odd years of campaigning that audience to know more about Alexander took to conquer much of the known world.
BriantArrian, Mensch, P., & Romm, J. S. (2010). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400079675/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1400079675&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=ccc23d092dd61d44c80fd08ed32ac74c The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander the Great and his empire: a short introduction]</i>. PrincetonAnabasis Alexandrous: a new translation (1st ed). New York: Princeton University PressPantheon Books. One of the best battlefield books out there. It looks at This exposes in detail the complex influences and history. More than the West dominating the East, Briant shows 12 odd years of campaigning that Alexander learned took to conquer much from his enemies and that changed of the known world.
RommBriant, J. S. Pierre (20112010). <i>Ghost on the throne[https: the death of //www.amazon.com/gp/product/0691154457/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0691154457&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=ed2d260451a3f016528a379a0e5c4b63 Alexander the Great and the war for crown and empirehis Empire: A Short Introduction]</i>. New YorkPrinceton: Alfred A. KnopfPrinceton University Press. We think One of Alexander's life as nothing short of amazingthe best books out there. However, his death plunged his empire into chaos It looks at the complex influences and out of history. More than the West dominating the dust new kingdoms emerged. In many respectsEast, it is the death of Briant shows Alexander learned much from his enemies and that also changed the world and this book explains how.
MartinRomm, T. R., & Blackwell, C. WJames S. (20132011). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307271641/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307271641&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=66c76d85a635c31245e5973588eecd45 Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the story of an ancient lifewar for Crown and Empire]</i>. CambridgeNew York: Cambridge University PressAlfred A. Knopf. Another book that looks at the complexities We think of Alexander 's life as nothing short of amazing. However, his death plunged his empire into chaos and out of the dust new kingdoms emerged. In many respects, it is the totality death of his humanity, from warrior to deep thinkerAlexander that also changed the world and this book explains how.
Lane FoxMartin, T. R., & Blackwell, C. W. (20052013). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521148448/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0521148448&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=7e9335fcf1c32c5aee44af142be3ca62 Alexander the Great: The Story of an Ancient Life]</i>. LondonCambridge: PenguinCambridge University Press. This is written in a more novel style, very much like Freeman's later work. AgainAnother book that looks at the complexities of Alexander and the totality of his humanity, a relatively easy readfrom warrior to deep thinker.
RandallLane Fox, BR. (20042005). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143035134/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0143035134&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=554d6abe26768d5c4239cdc36de24cd2 Alexander the Great: Macedonian King and conqueror (1st ed)]</i>. New YorkLondon: Rosen Pub. GroupPenguin. A This is written in a more classical presentation that looks at Alexandernovel style, very much like Freeman's background, his upbringinglater work. Again, and how these influence him as he sets about on his campaignsa relatively easy read.
EngelsRandall, D. WB. (20072004). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PUREY8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007PUREY8&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=a7c25d9e7322963b31a103a44f249c52 Alexander the Great : Macedonian King and the logistics of the Macedonian armyConqueror] (1st ed)</i> (Nachdr.). Berkeley, Calif.New York: UnivRosen Pub. of California PressGroup. This is a great book for those interested in military warfare. An army wins through its stomach A more classical presentation that looks at Alexander's background, his upbringing, and supplies and this book explains how Alexander conquered this unseen enemythese influence him as he sets about on his campaigns.
Engels, D. W. (2007). <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0520042727/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0520042727&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=36ad5742cb6f77752b15277eb62a4e32 Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army]</i> (Nachdr.). Berkeley, Calif.: Univ. of California Press. This is a great book for those interested in military warfare. An army wins through its stomach and supplies and this book explains how Alexander conquered this unseen enemy.<div class="portal" style="width:85%;">==Related DailyHistory.org Articles==*[[Why was Epicurus and his philosophy so important?]]*[[What was Plato's academy and why did it influence Western thought?]]*[[Why was Alexander the Great So Successful In His Conquests?]]*[[How did Early Empires facilitate the Rise of Investment Banking?]]*[[Engineering Victory during the Civil War: Interview with Thomas F. Army, Jr.]]</div>[[Category:Booklists]] [[Category:Greek History]] [[Category:Ancient History]][[Category:History Booklists]][[Category:Expert Booklists]][[Category:Ancient Greek History]]
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