Alexander the Great

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

Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Biography & Autobiography, History

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Alexander's Childhood and Youth Lizzie Driver
00:29:20
Play 02 Beginning of His Reign Lizzie Driver
00:29:06
Play 03 The Reaction Lizzie Driver
00:29:30
Play 04 Crossing the Hellespont Lizzie Driver
00:31:55
Play 05 Campaign in Asia Minor Lizzie Driver
00:32:20
Play 06 Defeat of Darius Lizzie Driver
00:26:57
Play 07 The Siege of Tyre Lizzie Driver
00:27:28
Play 08 Alexander in Egypt Lizzie Driver
00:28:11
Play 09 The Great Victory Lizzie Driver
00:30:42
Play 10 The Death of Darius Lizzie Driver
00:29:50
Play 11 Deterioration of Character Lizzie Driver
00:24:24
Play 12 Alexander's End Lizzie Driver
00:36:42