I selected this title because I thought it might be interesting to read something outside of my usual patterns, and I'm so very glad I did. I was enthralled by it.

I normally read fiction, mostly because I love the rhythms and the sounds of wonderful prose, and sadly most published history seems to be rendered in ponderous, wooden prose that makes me cringe. Not ALEXANDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD. it was beautifully written, as flowing and vivid as John le Carre novel.

My sincere thanks to the publisher for trusting me with Rachel Kousser's book and giving me the chance to broaden my reading horizons.

In this amazing work, the author provides us with a glimpse into the twilight of Alexander's life and the tumultuous events that shaped his legacy. through very enjoyable and captivating writing, the author brings to life the world of the Hellenistic period, vividly recreating the sights, sounds, and smells of ancient Greece, Egypt, and Persia. Besides researching the figure of Alexander himself, the book also examines the broader political and cultural context of the Hellenistic world.

The story of Alexander The Great is well known, but only the broad strokes of his conquest of Persia. Rachel Kousser picks up the narrative after his defeat of the Persian ruler Darius III and the capture of his capital city of Persepolis. At that triumphant success, Alexander's Macedonian army expected to go home, laden with riches. Instead, Alexander led them on a seven year path of continued struggle and conquest. The author zeroes in on Alexander's vision of a bicultural empire, and the tensions that generated between his Hellenic army and the Persians, along with other eastern peoples, which he incorporated into his armed forces. Alexander's forceful, impetuous, and daring personality comes to life in this extraordinarily researched volume. Fascinating.

Much like Napoleon, Alexander was better conqueror than administrator. Follow Alexander as we reaches for the end of the world and dies without reaching it. The Greeks, Iranians and Indians involved and the diplomatic errors and military successes.

So many forget that Alexander ended his career fighting against tribes in the mountains, left some of his troops to garrison and live there, and lent his name to several cities in the region (including Kandahar). This book serves as an exciting coda to Alexander's more well-known adventures, detailing his frustrations and the ways in which he failed to tame this dangerous and hostile country,