A Young Macedonian in the Army of Alexander the Great (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Soldier's Adventure Through Alexander's Conquest of Persia and BeyondBy Alfred John Church
Length9h 10m
About this audiobook
A Young Macedonian in the Army of Alexander the Great is a vivid work of historical fiction that follows the eastern campaigns of Alexander through the eyes of a youthful companion-soldier. Combining adventure narrative with classical instruction, the book moves from Macedon into Asia Minor, Egypt, Persia, and beyond, rendering battles, marches, courts, and encounters with foreign peoples in lucid, disciplined prose. Its style belongs to the late Victorian tradition of educational romance, where historical accuracy, moral formation, and narrative excitement are carefully joined. Alfred John Church, a distinguished classical scholar and schoolmaster, devoted much of his career to making Greek and Roman antiquity intelligible to younger readers. His translations, retellings, and historical tales reflect both pedagogical purpose and genuine literary sympathy with the ancient world. In choosing Alexander's army as his subject, Church drew upon his command of classical sources and his belief that history could be animated through character, incident, and ethical reflection. This book is recommended for readers interested in Alexander the Great, classical history, and nineteenth-century historical fiction. It offers not merely a sequence of campaigns, but an accessible imaginative entry into the ambitions, dangers, and cultural horizons of the ancient Macedonian conquest.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (46)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length9 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 13, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Young Macedonian in the Army of Alexander the Great (Annotated)
19Chapter XV. Andromaché
2Introduction
20Chapter XVI. To Jerusalem
3Synopsis
21Chapter XVII. Tyre
4Historical Context
22Chapter XVIII. The Escape
5Chapter I. A Wrong
23Chapter XIX. The High Priest
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6Chapter II. A Revenge
24Chapter XX. From Tyre to the Tigris
7Chapter III. Preparation
25Chapter XXI. Arbela
8Chapter IV. At Troy
26Chapter XXII. At Babylon
9Chapter V. At the Granīcus
27Chapter XXIII. A Glimpse into the Future
10Chapter VI. Halicarnassus
28Chapter XXIV. Vengeance
11Chapter VII. Memnon
29Chapter XXV. Darius
12Chapter VIII. At Sea
30Chapter XXVI. Invalided
13Chapter IX. In Greece Again
31Chapter XXVII. News from the East
14Chapter X. At Athens
32Chapter XXVIII. The End
15Chapter XI. A Perilous Voyage
33Analysis
16Chapter XII. On the Wrong Side
34Reflection
17Chapter XIII. Damascus
35Memorable Quotes
18Chapter XIV. Manasseh the Jew
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