Who Was Alexander the Great? by Robin Waterfield

 Who Was ...? biography series for middle grade brings the fearless man - Alexander the Great - who conquered most of the known world, and became known as one of the greatest generals ever.

Alexander was born in 356 BC in Macedon, north of ancient Greece. He received a fine education, and grew up with a belief that he could conquer the world.

At the time, the Persians had the greatest empire in the world. They conquered many Greek cities. It was Alexander’s goal to free those Greeks from Persian rule.

Alexander was twenty when his father was killed. He became King Alexander III of Macedon.

Now, as a king, he carried his goal of conquering Persia. After the fights, he visited the hospital tent where he visited the wounded soldiers and thanked them for their bravery. The soldiers loved him for his caring nature.

After conquering Persia, the soldiers thought of going back home, but Alexander wanted to conquer more lands. And he did, but it all came to an end on June 10, 323 BC. He was thirty-two when he died. It is not known if it was poisoning as some officers were plotting against him as there was no end to his conquests or if it was possibly due to complications from previous wound.

He fought for twelve years, became known as Alexander the Great, because he did so much and so quickly. But after his death there was no one to lead all the lands he conquered. His generals began to fight for power. At the end, three leaders became kings.

This biography demonstrates a man who was a true victor, who from young age knew that he wanted to conquer the world.

Most of the story is about his conquests. He was such a smart man. One of his teachers was Aristotle. It would be interesting to learn more about his schooling time and how it shaped him.

This illustrated biography series for young readers, ages 8-12, is presented in a relatable way, with simple sentences and enriched with insightful inserts.

Published in 2016 by Penguin Workshop

TRENDING INSPIRATION: He Was Ambitious and Driven

Traits:

·          He was very ambitious and driven

·         He had goals

·         He was caring and mindful of others (at least at first, later it's questionable)

·         He was constantly conquering and not listening to others, possibly led to his poisoning  

 

"The cave you fear to enter, holds the treasure you seek." - Joseph Campbell

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” – Alexander the Great

“Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” – Alexander the Great

“For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.” – Alexander the Great