Description
In this gripping historical novel, young Macedonian soldier Matthias joins Alexander the Great’s army as it advances into the rugged kingdoms of ancient Afghanistan. Facing fierce resistance from Eastern warriors—including the elusive Spitamenes, known as the Wolf of the Desert—Matthias witnesses the courage, brutality, and moral compromises of conquest from the front lines. Against a vividly rendered landscape of shifting loyalties and relentless warfare, the novel explores the human cost of empire, the bonds forged in battle, and the destructive ambition of great commanders. As Matthias endures losses that transform his understanding of home and survival, his journey becomes an unforgettable portrait of war’s enduring impact on the individual.
Available Editions
paperback
Doubleday
Published Jan 1, 2006
354 pages
ISBN: 9780385516419
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Afghan Campaign by Steven Pressfield.