Alexander the Great Jamila Gavin

Name: Alexander the Great By Jamila Gavin
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Alexander the Great by Jamila Gavin

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A beautifully illustrated biography of Alexander the Great by a Whitbread Award-winner.

Alexander the Great Summary

Alexander the Great: Man, Myth or Monster? by Jamila Gavin

A beautifully illustrated biography of Alexander the Great by a Whitbread Award-winner. Who was Alexander? Myth or man? God or devil? He claimed to be Zeus' son and even in his own lifetime wild legends sprang up about him. Above all, Alexander was a hero - brave, wily, handsome and inspiring. This richly illustrated biography skilfully interweaves accounts of Alexander's battle campaigns with legends from each newly conquered country. From Greece and Egypt to Persia and India, the stories of the great mythical heroes Achilles, Gilgamesh, and many others echo Alexander's own charmed life.

Alexander the Great Reviews

It is a story that requires close and careful reading * CBI recommended reads of 2012 *
In clear language that will captivate today's readers, she brings the man and the myth vividly to life. * The Good Books Guide *
A sure grip on heroism brings history into contemporary view. * The Bookseller *
A substantial, handsome volume. * Carousel *

About Jamila Gavin

Jamila Gavin was born in India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed children's authors, winning the Whitbread Award for her novel Coram Boy, which was staged at the National Theatre in 2005/6. Jamila lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire. David Parkins studied wildlife illustration and graphic design, before becoming a full time freelance illustrator. He is a diverse artist, who has been successfully published in a variety of newspapers, comics as well as children's books. David lives in Ontario, Canada.

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Sku

GOR005852844

ISBN 13

9780744586275

ISBN 10

0744586275

Title

Alexander the Great: Man, Myth or Monster? by Jamila Gavin

Author

Jamila Gavin

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Walker Books Ltd

Year published

2012-01-01

Number of pages

240

Prizes

N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us