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Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
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Languages : en
Pages : 446
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Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
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Pages : 446
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Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9781410102348
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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This story of love and adventure follows the career of Alexander the Great. The romance was suggested by studies of the times of Philip of Macedon and Alexander, and it was because of the interest it excited, and not a desire to write an historical romance, that they had their origin. The novel is followed by a chapter giving an historical account of the life and deeds of the heroic prince during the period covered by the love story. The romantic love of Alexander for Roxana has interested mankind for two thousand years, and will continue to interest it as long as the world lasts. Scarcely less interesting are the picturesque events connected with the tragic lives of Darius, the Persian king, and his beautiful Queen, Statira, of which this story has much to say. The romance deals with the lives of many exalted men and women, not because they are exalted or of historical interest, but that they form a part of the love story. The romantic nature of Alexander's life and conquests makes his history in itself as interesting as the most absorbing novel.
Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
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ISBN: 9781021686916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
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Languages : en
Pages : 522
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Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293031605
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Languages : en
Pages : 442
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
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Languages : en
Pages : 400
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Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230302553
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Languages : en
Pages : 100
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ... HISTORICAL NOTES BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT FROM THE TIME OF LEAVING MACEDONIA FOR THE CONQUEST OF PERSIA UP TO THE TIME OF HIS DEATH Having subdued the barbarous nations to the north, east, and west of Macedonia, and again quieted Greece, Alexander set out from Pella in April, 334 B. C. on the long-contemplated invasion of Persia. His march to Sestos, on the western shore of the Hellespont, a distance of three hundred and fifty miles, occupied twenty days, his fleet of one hundred and sixty triremes following along the shore. Reaching the Hellespont, he gave orders for the transfer of the troops to Abydos, on the Asiatic shore, after which he set sail for Ancient Troy. There he offered up sacrifices and libations to Achilles, his ancestor, and made propitiatory gifts to the manes of Priam, the murdered Trojan King -- dead a thousand years -- lest somehow his august shade should bring to naught the contemplated conquest of Persia. Strange contrast of superstitious belief and common-sense resolve. But in this Alexander was not more strange than in other things. A poet and dreamer, he was yet a man of definite purpose; an idealist, yet a man of practical accomplishments; amiable and complaisant, yet of iron will; an enlightened scholar, yet a bigot in his religious observances. For in this last respect the Christian of our day believes not more devoutly in the ethics of his faith nor observes its precepts more regardfully than did Alexander accord the belief of pagan Greece. He was fond of quoting the sayings of one of the philosophers, that all men were governed by God, because in everything that which is chief is divine. It was a philosophic saying of his that God was the common Father of all, but more...
Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
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Category : Courts and courtiers
Languages : en
Pages : 562
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Author: A. J. Cave
Publisher: Pavasta
ISBN: 9780980206104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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A historical novel about Roxana, a young Persian woman, who married Alexander the Great of Macedonia.
Author: Marshall Monroe Kirkman
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230302072
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Languages : en
Pages : 104
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVII THE OUTLAWS The visit to the home of the outlaws, having been determined upon, as related in the preceding chapter, Alexander and the robber chief took their way up the steep mountain-side, the obscure path being scarce discernible in the fast gathering darkness. Reaching an open glade far up the height, they left their horses in charge of one of Ossa's followers, and resuming the ascent, presently reached a spreading rock, from the summit of which could be traced the valley far below, now filled with the mists and shadows of the night. Looking about him, Alexander discovered, at the opposite extremity of the rock, a huge cavern opening into the mountain-side; and there, to his surprise, lights were to be seen and men of savage aspect cleaning their weapons, or occupied in preparing the evening meal. Facing the cave, Ossa uttered a shrill cry, whereupon the assembled outlaws, hastily abandoning their several occupations, grasped their weapons and hastened to group themselves about him as if some pressing danger threatened. "Have you brought us the Prince to keep company with his learned tutor?" one of the most forward and repulsive of the robbers called out, crowding close to Alexander and scanning him in the uncertain light. "No, Prado, I have brought you a chief instead." "A chief!" "Yes." "How is that?" Prado asked, incredulously. "Having overcome me, your King, in fair fight, he becomes chief of right according to the ancient law of our tribe." "And did he so overcome you?" Prado said, scanning Alexander anew. "Yes, and having me at his mercy might have killed me had he been so inclined." "What did he do instead?" Prado said, scowling, as if regretting Alexander's clemency. "He offered me service in Philip's army, and I...
