A Young Macedonian in the Army of Alexander the Great: Historical Novel
Enriched edition.By Alfred John Church
Length9h 12m
About this audiobook
Alfred John Church's 'A Young Macedonian in the Army of Alexander the Great' is a gripping historical novel that transports readers to the ancient world of Alexander the Great's conquests. The book vividly portrays the life of a young soldier in Alexander's army, providing a detailed look at the military tactics, battles, and political intrigue of the time. Church's prose is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into the action-packed narrative filled with historical accuracy and vivid descriptions of the ancient world. This novel is a must-read for history enthusiasts and fans of historical fiction. Church's meticulous research and attention to detail bring to life the epic story of Alexander the Great in a way that is both entertaining and educational.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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★★★★ 3.8 (73)
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GenreHistory
Length9 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Historical Works of Xenophon
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[31]
8CHAPTER IV AT TROY
26CHAPTER XXII AT BABYLON
9CHAPTER V AT THE GRANĪCUS[7]
27CHAPTER XXIII A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
10CHAPTER VI HALICARNASSUS[9]
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[22]
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