Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire
by James Romm
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In the aftermath of Alexander the Great’s sudden death, his vast empire is left without a clear successor and vulnerable to the ambitions of his generals. As rival commanders maneuver around a vulnerable royal family, alliances shift, battles erupt, and the dream of a unified empire gives way to a brutal struggle for power. Focusing on figures such as the resourceful Eumenes, this compelling historical narrative explores the political intrigue, military conflict, and personal rivalries that shaped the Hellenistic world. James S. Romm brings clarity and dramatic force to a turbulent chapter of antiquity, revealing how Alexander’s legacy became both a source of authority and a catalyst for war.
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Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2011
369 pages
ISBN: 9780307271648
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Alfred A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2011
341 pages
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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