Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Michael - GoodreadsIn this overview of Alexander's life and times, Maclean Rogers seems so stuck on the idea of ambiguity that it sucks any joy out of the read. At times contradictory, constantly lacking in any impetus ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Douglas - GoodreadsFirst, it was well-written - that's pretty much a given if I finish a book - my attention span wanders easily if I'm annoyed by an author! It definitely smacked of being thoroughly researched and I ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Lionel - GoodreadsA well written and scholarly account of the "how" behind Alexander's political, military, and governance successes (and shortcomings) as he grows an empire and legend. Fine even if one does not know a good deal about this historic period. Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Donna - GoodreadsWhy only 2 and a half stars? Because I would not recommend it. I had to force myself to finish it, not because it was a bad book but it was not what I expected. I began reading it anticipating fresh ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Ian Lindstrom - GoodreadsThis is a 'scholarly' book on Alexander, but I sort of feel ashamed expecting something else, like a hollywood take on Alexander. Ha, good thing it isn't (we have enough History Channel ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Carl - GoodreadsLots of excitement, details his adventures from Macedon down to Africa. Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Kim - GoodreadsGood historical look at Alexander...a little dry...some more context of the times would have made it more interesting...but still, all and all, I learned so that makes it good. Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Mom - GoodreadsThis was a clearly written, in-depth look at the life and influences of Alexander the Great. The magnitude of Alexander's conquests along with his insightful methods of assimilating various ethnic ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - Bill Priest - GoodreadsI decided to read this in anticipation of Oliver Stone's movie. Most are aware of how terrible of a flick that was but this book did not disappoint. It gave a fair military history of his major battles as well as a detailed portrait of the man himself. Consulter l'avis complet
Review: Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness
Avis d'utilisateur - FRED Traweek - GoodreadsI got this book because I had seen Alexander and wondered how much of it was true and real.This book does that.It doesn't hide any of his shortcomings...doesn't make him into some mystical,god-like ... Consulter l'avis complet
