Not a proper scientific biography of Alexander the Great, but written with all the knowledge and love for the subject that's so apparent in Renault's Alexander novels.
I recently read and enjoyed Mary Renault’s trilogy of novels about Alexander the Great (Fire from Heaven, The Persian Boy, and Funeral Games). I was curious to see her approach the topic from a nonfiction perspective. The Nature of Alexander is her biography of the Macedonian king who managed to con...