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Alexander the Great

by Jacob Abbott (1803-1879)

Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks.

Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. – Written by Wikipedia and Lizzie Driver

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Total running time: 5:57:27
Read by Lizzie Driver

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• 01 – Alexander’s Childhood and Youth – 00:29:16
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• 02 – Beginning of His Reign – 00:29:12
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• 03 – The Reaction – 00:29:40
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• 04 – Crossing the Hellespont – 00:31:55
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• 05 – Campaign in Asia Minor – 00:32:35
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• 06 – Defeat of Darius – 00:26:59
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• 07 – The Siege of Tyre – 00:27:33
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• 08 – Alexander in Egypt – 00:28:11
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• 09 – The Great Victory – 00:31:01
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• 10 – The Death of Darius – 00:29:50
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• 11 – Deterioration of Character – 00:24:33
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• 12 – Alexander’s End – 00:36:42
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Cataloged on August 04, 2007