Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great: The Merging Of East And West In Universal History is a book written by Benjamin Ide Wheeler in 1900. The book is a biography of Alexander the Great, who was one of the most successful military commanders in history. The book explores Alexander's life, his conquests, and his legacy. Wheeler delves into Alexander's childhood, his education under Aristotle, and his rise to power as the king of Macedon. The book provides a detailed account of Alexander's military campaigns, including his conquest of Persia, Egypt, and India. Wheeler also explores Alexander's relationships with his generals and his personal life, including his marriages and his relationship with his mother, Olympias. The book also examines the impact of Alexander's conquests on the world. Wheeler argues that Alexander's campaigns were a turning point in history, marking the merging of East and West. He explores the cultural and intellectual exchanges that took place as a result of Alexander's conquests, and the lasting impact that these exchanges had on the world. Overall, Alexander The Great: The Merging Of East And West In Universal History is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of history's most fascinating figures. It provides a detailed account of Alexander's life and conquests, while also exploring the broader historical context and impact of his legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.