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Alexander the Great

by Ben Hubbard
9781502624536. ea vol: 224p. (Conquerors and Combatants). bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. reprods. websites. Cavendish Square. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $55.
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Gr 9 Up—A comprehensive take on fearsome warriors for sophisticated readers. Lengthy chapters describe how they were recruited, trained, lived, and fought. In addition, the bands of marauders are placed into the larger context of their cultures, where they played important social, economic, and military roles, eventually becoming symbols of their civilizations. The volumes are profusely illustrated with many large photos of locations and artifacts. The complexity of the text will limit readership, but the extra attention to detail will appeal to devoted history buffs and assist report writers.
VERDICT High school collections that serve proficient readers should investigate.
Reviewed by Mary Mueller , Apr 01, 2017

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