Alexander

At the age of just 32, ruler of the world: Alexander had swiftly conquered the vast Persian Empire and ventured into regions where no Greek had set foot before him. It’s no wonder that many admired him and took him as a role model: The myth of Alexander continues to resonate to this day. Long after Alexander's death, in the 2nd century AD, Plutarch wrote about his life and character, comparing him to the Roman general Caesar, who was no less ambitious than Alexander. This volume includes the text about Alexander the Great, which is part of Plutarch's parallel biography.