Alexander the Great

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Alexander the Great is written by Jacob Jacob Abbot and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 152116195X (ISBN 10) and 9781521161951 (ISBN 13).

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbot Alexander the Great is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by Jacob Abbott. Alexander was a great man in everything but his character which deteriorated in the later part of his years. He even died a common death. The book exposes the reader to the historical facts of Alexander's life in an interesting way and the ones that were more of a legend were inconspicuously stated. "Abbott's account of Alexander's life reads like a Greek tragedy. We are reminded of Jesus' admonition, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?". Alexander gained the world, but at what cost? Abbott's book is an easy but fascinating read, providing insights and details into the life of one of history's most prominent, yet puzzling, figures. For those who enjoy history and have a love of reading, this book is a delightful treasure.