In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great
$27.54
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2004
Summary
Michael Wood retraces Alexander the Great’s amazing journey from Greece to India, searching for the truth behind the legend and experiencing the tremendous scale of his achievements. Using the ancient historians as his guides, Wood follows Alexander’s journey as closely as possible, crossing deserts and rivers, from Turkey to war-torn Afghanistan. As the journey progresses, he recreates the drama of Alexander’s epic marches and bloody battles. All along the way he finds proof of the survival …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780563521938 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0563521937 |
| Author: | Michael Wood |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | BBC Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2004 |
| Weight: | 188g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 17mm |
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About The Author
Michael Wood
Michael Wood is a historian and broadcaster with over 20 years of experience bringing the past to life for readers and viewers. He has authored several acclaimed books on English history, including:
- In Search of the Dark Ages
- The Domesday Quest
- In Search of England
- In Search of Shakespeare
Wood has also produced over 80 documentary films, such as:
- Art of the Western World
- Legacy
- In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
- Conquistadors
- In Search of Myths and Heroes
Born in Manchester, he was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Oriel College, Oxford, where he conducted post-graduate research in Anglo-Saxon history. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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