Alexander the boy soldier who conquered the world / Simon Adams ; conceived, edited and designed by Marshall Editions.
| Author/creator | Adams, Simon, 1955- |
| Other author | Marshall Editions Ltd. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2005. |
| Description | 64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | National Geographic world history biographies National Geographic world history biographies. ^A654032 |
| Contents | The boy from Macedon -- Birth of a prince -- Macedon -- The royal parents -- Bucephalas -- Tests of manhood -- The young king -- Alexander the man -- Aristotle the teacher -- Becoming king -- Wives and friends -- The lord of Asia -- Conquering the world -- Into Asia and Africa -- Alexander's campaigns -- Becoming a god -- Into Persia -- Into India -- The end of his world -- Return from India -- Death of a conqueror -- Where is Alexander buried? -- The legacy of Alexander. |
| Abstract | A look at the life and times of the Macedonian general and king who conquered much of the civilized world. |
| General note | "First published in North America in 2005 by the National Geographic Society." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 8-12. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 4-6. |
| LCCN | 2005001360 |
| ISBN | 0792236602 ( trade ) |
| ISBN | 9780792236603 ( trade ) |
| ISBN | 0792236610 (library ) |
| ISBN | 9780792236610 (library ) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B AL276A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |