The Legend of Alexander's Eastward Expedition: The Empire's Dream from Greece to India

Author: Mike Wood
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book tells the story of spring in 334 BC when Alexander the Great, the young King of Macedon at the age of 22, led an army of 35,000 and 160 warships on a campaign to the East. In just 11 years, his army conquered vast lands from Asia Minor to the southern part of India. Only Genghis Khan and his descendants in later generations could rival his achievements. However, Alexander's youthful brilliance remains a unique chapter in world history!
To uncover the secrets behind Alexander the Great's unparalleled military prowess, the BBC production team used modern transportation and communication tools to closely follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, experiencing the hardships and joys of his march. This brings readers endless joy in "virtual travel around the world" through their reading.