Alexander: A History of the Origin and Growth of the Art of War from the Earliest Times to the Battle of Ipsus, 301 BC, with a Detailed Account of the Campaigns of the Great Macedonian |
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Theodore Ayrault Dodge
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Pages: 723 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0306806908
Pub: Da Capo Press
Pub date: 1996-05
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 542654
Reader Reviews:
Excellent book for those interested in ancient history (1/1 people found this helpful)
This is a great book which I would highly recommend for the casual student of ancient history. Mr. Dodge wrote the book shortly after the American Civil War. Some of his facts relating to marginal issues are incorrect, such as ancient Egyption timelines, but this does not detract from his compelling narrative and analysis of Alexander the Great. You'll probably find yourself rereading the chapters on Alexander's stunning victories in battle. Although the book is somewhat long, I can bet you'll soon be scouring Amazon.com for related texts. Check out Dodge's books on Caesar and Hanibal, as well as Fuller's book on Alexander.
Excellent account of Alexander's battles in detail (1/1 people found this helpful)
Here Mr. Dodge has broken down Alexander into the general that all can understand. I myself have been to Granicus, Issus, Tyre, and Gugamela I consider myself luck to see where Alexander won great victories and Mr Dodge show how these battles unfolded and how Alexander exploited the Persians at every battle they met.' Shows Darius as he really was, a coward and no true leader. Alexander is complex but very shallow in according to Mr. Dodge To the average reader I reccommed this book. To the avid historian and military historiand I recommed J.F.C. Fuller's The Generalship of Alexander the Great. Required reading at West Point and Command and General Staff School Thank You Dennis E. Medick
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