Alexander the Great: Murder in Babylon [Hardcover]

Graham Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2010

In the second half of the fourth century BC, the Macedonian king Alexander the Great created the largest empire the world has ever known. At the very height of his power, on June 11, 323 BC, in the ancient city of Babylon, he died suddenly of a mysterious illness at the age of 33. For centuries scholars have debated what really killed the man who was arguably history's most successful soldier—but the cause of death has never been established. Now with the help of the Los Angeles Police Department and scientists at the University of Southern California, Graham Phillips reveals compelling forensic evidence that Alexander the Great was actually poisoned by a member of his court. Phillips re-creates the scene of the crime to reveal eight prime suspects and, after uncovering a maze of sexual intrigue, power-play, and romantic tragedy, ultimately exposes the one person with the means to have committed the murder.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'RACY AND ENTERTAINING... NEVER LESS THAN PAGE-TURNING' SUNDAY TIMES 'The disclosure will intrigue followers of a historical whodunnit which has fascinated scholars down the ages' Independent" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Graham Phillips' books include The Chalice of Magdalene, The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant, and The Virgin Mary Conspiracy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books; First Edition edition (May 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852271345
• ISBN-13: 978-1852271343
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute page-turner, February 2, 2005

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Pedro J. Quintanilla (LAREDO, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alexander the Great: Murder in Babylon (Hardcover)

I'm a great admirer of Alexander the Great, and own practically every book written about him. However, this is the first book that focuses exclusively on studying in depth the mystery of his untimely death. Phillips' book reads like an Agatha Christe muder mystery, only this time it's a real event that changed the course of history. I could not stop reading it, savoring every chapter as the author closes in on his murderer and the reasons behind it. At the end, the author convinces you that Alexander was really mudered and gives you ample reasons to accept the culprit he has uncovered. It's an absolute success of a murder mystery. I highly recommend it to both history and crime mystery buffs.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Oliver Stone fans!, November 19, 2004

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Miss Watson (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alexander the Great: Murder in Babylon (Hardcover)

I was able to get a copy of 'Alexander the Great" while visiting England recently and anyone who sees Oliver Stone's Alexander movie should read this book. It offers a scholarly insight into Alexander the Great's life and the power-plays that went on within his court. It is easy to read for the layperson but is extremely well researched. This book should also appeal to those who are looking for a good murder mystery. I don't know how many historians will agree with the author's conclusions, but it is certain to keep them eagerly turning the pages. I give this book top marks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alexader the Great, Murder in Babylon, September 3, 2009

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Martha A. Koeppe "wildbearies" (Birmingham, AL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alexander the Great: Murder in Babylon (Hardcover)

This is filled with historical detail, excellent illustrations, maps and drawings. I thoroughly enjoyed the depth of information and the way it reads almost like a modern murder mystery. This is definitely "CSI:Babylon". A good read!