Elysian Fields

Elysian Fields is a book written by Salvador de Madariaga, which is a historical novel that explores the life of Alexander the Great. The book is set in the fourth century BC, and it follows the journey of Alexander as he conquers the Persian Empire and builds his own empire in its place. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different phase of Alexander's life.The first part of the book explores Alexander's early life and his relationship with his father, King Philip of Macedon. It also delves into the political intrigue and power struggles that were taking place in ancient Greece at the time.The second part of the book focuses on Alexander's military campaigns in Persia and his conquest of the Persian Empire. It explores the battles and tactics that Alexander used to defeat the Persian army, as well as his relationships with his generals and soldiers.The third and final part of the book looks at Alexander's later years and his legacy. It explores his struggles to maintain control of his empire, his relationships with his wives and lovers, and his eventual death at the age of 32.Overall, Elysian Fields is a fascinating look at one of the most legendary figures in history. It combines historical accuracy with a compelling narrative to create a vivid and engaging portrait of Alexander the Great.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.