Empire of Alexander the Great (Great Empires of the Past)

Debra Skelton; Pamela Dell

ISBN 10: 1604131624 ISBN 13: 9781604131628

Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

From the age of 20 until his death at 32, Alexander the Great and his armies from Greece swept across a vast region that included Persia, Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt. Ultimately ruling an empire that stretched approximately 2 million square miles across three continents, Alexander revolutionized the way was waged and extended the influence of classical Greek culture far beyond the borders of Greece and his native Macedonia. ""Empire of Alexander the Great, Revised Edition"" looks at what made Alexander a brilliant military tactician and a charismatic leader. It also explores what the Eastern world learned through contact with Alexander, and what Alexander brought to the West from the Persian Empire. Connections in our own world to Alexander's empire include the legend of the Gordian knot, pearls, the Egyptian metropolis of Alexandria, and the Septuagint, the first translation of the Torah from Hebrew.

About this title

About the Author:

Debra Skelton began her writing career as a broadcast journalist. Her writing has appeared extensively in books, magazines, and a variety of educational media. Pamela Dell is the author of more than 40 books for children, including biographies, historical fiction, and science and social studies topics. She is the creator and author of award-winning children's entertainment software titles, as well as children's educational materials.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1604131624
• ISBN 13: 9781604131628
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 152