The incredible story of Alexander the Great and his conquest of the known world is brought to life with animated maps, images ...

Alexander was born in Pella ... He then set out to conquer the massive Persian Empire. Against overwhelming odds, he led his army to victories across the Persian territories of Asia Minor ...

The first great Persian empire, which is the subject of this book ... innovations that Philip II of Macedon bequeathed to his son, Alexander. The book is enhanced by a clear map, twenty line drawings ...