Discover the incredible rise of Alexander the Great, from becoming the ruler of Greece at the age of 20 to war against the Persians, his conquests in India and his death from illness only 12 years after taking power.

 

This book is part of a book series called Dk Discoveries .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

This book has the following chapters: The long feud; the Persian Empire; the Macedonians; Prince Alexander; the first challenge; the great expedition; "Lord of all Asia"; the Battle of Issus; the siege of Tyre; the city of Alexandria; clash of two kings; the Battle of Gaugamela; a new great king; plots and quarrels; victory in India; into an unknown land; the journey home; death in Babylon; empire builders; discovering King Philip's tomb.