- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan (23 Feb 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0333780353
- ISBN-13: 978-0333780350
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,044,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Usually, it's the cinema that draws endless inspiration from the novel, but the phenomenal success of the film Gladiator appears to have spawned a renewed interest in the historical epic and readers are being treated to a host of new novels set in the ancient world - some splendid, some meretricious. This first in a trilogy set in ancient Greece is thankfully among the former. The shade of Robert Graves haunts the pages, with the elegant sleight-of-hand he practised in I, Claudius (modern, idiomatic dialogue in the mouths of ancient protagonists) handled with similar assurance. Manfredi's book has already sold 500,000 copies in Italy alone, and enjoyed similar success throughout Europe. But England is more resistant to this kind of blockbuster and will it do as well here? The auguries are good. Alexander the Great is shown in the early stages of his development. Born to Philip of Macedonia and the imposing Queen Olympias, Alexander's hectic progress to manhood includes friendships with Aristotle and Ptolemy. The novel draws to a close as Alexander sets sail to conquer the civilised world. Despite the odd purple passage, this is writing of tremendous gusto and invention, and there is likely to be a ready market for the successive volumes.
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This is the first title in a fictional trilogy of brutal passion and grand adventure in ancient Greece. The novel describes how the combined discipline and passion of his parents formed the talented Alexander, then portrays the start of his great adventure to conquer the civilised world.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The final part of the three part book is as good as the other two. One of the best historical novels that I have enjoyed.
The final and probably most important part is dealt with rather speedily, probably because of the limits of space, especially his conquest of India and the defeat of Porus, supposed to have been his greatest battle.
All in all a great book and a must read if you have read the other two.
The final and probably most important part is dealt with rather speedily, probably because of the limits of space, especially his conquest of India and the defeat of Porus, supposed to have been his greatest battle.
All in all a great book and a must read if you have read the other two.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would like to say that if you love stories about ancient worlds with a bit of fiction in it , you will definately like this one. The only thing that you have to make sure , is that you read both of the previous books before you crack on this one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read all three volumes of the book. Once you start to read the first one you can't stop reading it day and night. A finely crafted book, when finished reading the first two volumes I slowed myself down because the most brilliant story I have ever read was coming to an end..such a brilliant vision and power of imagination of the author
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Superb
This is the first in the excellent Alexander set. This sets you up to understand the world, family and the man himself. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2008 by chuckles
Conclusion of the Trilogy
Few authors can be better equipped to write about the history of ancient Greece and Rome than Valerio Massimo Manfredi. Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by J. Chippindale
An Internationally Acclaimed Novel
Few authors can be better equipped to write about the history of ancient Greece and Rome than Valerio Massimo Manfredi. Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by J. Chippindale
Simply Superb
Having read the entire trilgoy, I must say that this is my favourite of the three, although the others are just as well written and captivating to boot. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2003 by L. Riches
Excellent opening of a brilliant trilogy.
If you have wondered what life was really like in Ancient Greece during the times of Alexander the Great - wonder no more. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2002 by dgbullock@supanet.com
Vivid, brutal and completely compelling.
With an author of the academic standing and credentials of Manfredi you not only have an exciting and excellently written novel, but also the knowledge that the background... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2001
Lacks the power and vision of Mary Renaults Alexander novels
Valerio Manfredi tries very hard to capture the essence of Alexander. However he does not quite make it! Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2001 by ian-moore@lineone.net
A must buy book
Having an interest in the ancient world I looked for a novel that would satisfy my curiosity and at the same time offer a stimulating, brutal adventure of a story. Read more
Published on 13 July 2001
An incredibly authentic tale of Ancient Macedonia
Always having an intrest in ancient Greece I picked up this book for a light read. What I discovred was a book full of adventure, intrigue and pure excitment. Read more
Published on 26 April 2001 by Mr. B. Clifford
Higly reccomended
I picked this one up at a local book store and read through it one session. It's a very easy and enjoyable read and even if you don't know exacly what is fact and what is ficion,... Read more
Published on 4 April 2001 by mag@mmedia.is
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