{"product_id":"9780553814354","title":"Alexander: The Virtues Of War : An awesome and epic retelling of the life of the colossus of the ancient world","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Steven Pressfield\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHistorical fiction\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 1 October 2005 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 496 pages, Map\u003cbr\u003e177 x 108 x 31 | 258g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteven Pressfield, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Gates of Fire, brings us an intimate and revealing portrayal of Alexander the Great: legendary hero and leader of men. 'A cracking, fast-paced contemporary retelling of the legend that is Alexander' - MANDA SCOTT'An all conqueringly glamorous an account as Alexander himself' -- SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE'Deeply researched, dashingly written...this is a terrific performance' -- INDEPENDENT'Nothing short of an excellent read' - ***** Reader review'This was simply beautiful, 100% recommended, there was a literal lump in my throat when I came to the end, absolutely glorious.' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************EVERYTHING IS THERE FOR THE TAKINGHe ascended to the throne of Macedon at the age of nineteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe conquered the seemingly invincible Persian Empire before he was twenty-five.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe died at the age of thirty-two, undefeated by any enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis reputation as a warrior and leader of men remains unsurpassed in the annals of history. We remember him as Alexander the Great...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpic in scope and magisterial in tone, Steven Pressfield's breathtaking novel tells the story of this legendary colossus of the ancient world who was driven - and ultimately undone - by his insatiable lust for glory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47896449777923,"sku":"9780553814354","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9780553814354.jpg?v=1775046708","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.live\/products\/9780553814354","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}