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Cutting the Gordian Knot.,
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This review is from: Alexander of Macedon: The journey to the world's end (A Bantam giant)
Harold Lamb (1892-1962) was a skilled history writer. He specialized in biographies of outstanding characters; these are some of his works titles: "Hannibal", "Genghis Khan, The Emperor of All Men", "Tamerlane" and "Hannibal: One Man Against Rome".
He combines a carefully well researched background with plausible dialogs. His books are never boring and at the same time historically accurate. This is a very satisfying combination. Even if some of his historical facts are outdated for specialized or more knowledgeable readers, remember that the bulk of his works were written in the ?40s and `50s, they are sound enough for general public. "Alexander of Macedon" is not an exception to his writing pattern, follows Alexander's story since his birth up to his death. Some famous anecdotes are presented with masterful hand as the taming of Bucephalus and Alexander drinking the alleged poison cup from the hand of his doctor. Battles and conquests; ambitions and destiny fulfillment; ideals and driving forces; all the components of Alexander's path through his short life are described in this short book Lamb's books are very commendable for young audiences without implying any contempt or demerit. By the contrary the commendation is due to Lamb's ability to entertain when telling a story! Reviewed by Max Yofre.
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Alexander of Macedon,
By K. Murphy "Fortune favors the Bold" (The thriving metropolis of Masury, OH) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alexander of Macedon, the journey to world's end, (Hardcover)
Harold Lamb's book is a great read on the life of Alexander; it alternates between reading as a biography and a novel as it focuses on Alexander's campaigns in the East and the cultures he and his men found there, and the resentment that grew between the Great King and his men as he came to embrace this culture. Though it is quite dated the book has not lost its luster; it is both informative and entertaining to read; it could be comprehended by a middle schooler, yet contains enough information to teach anyone, even one that has studied Alexander in depth, something new.
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