Alexander the Great

"By the time of his death in Babylon on June 10, 323 BC, Alexander the Great had conquered more than two million square miles and was only thirty-two years of age. He was an intrepid Macedonian warrior, superb strategist and masterful diplomat. He accepted and respected other peoples' cultures, treated women with respect, and was exceptionally considerate of the disabled. He loved animals, large and small, domesticated and wild. His legacy is felt all over the world. This book is a lyrical biography - the first poem covering his life from birth to death since the nineteenth century. The poem is simple and unadorned, readable and rooted in truth. It was written for teenagers and lifelong learners. This biography is adorned with paintings, drawings, sculptures and coins - masterpieces created through the ages by artists and historians. They are exquisite and depict Alexander and those close to him as well as many celebrated milestones during his career. A short list of notes associated mainly with the characters introduced in the poem are included at the end of the poem and are categorized by the numbers associated with the stanzas. A selective bibliography also follows the poem for those who are inspired to learn more"--