DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great

The Epic Journey of a Legendary Conqueror

Dominic Sandbrook author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:2nd Nov '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great cover

This engaging tale follows Alexander's quest for world domination, blending history with adventure. Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great brings his journey to life.

In Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of one of history's most legendary figures. This tale follows Alexander, a young man with a grand ambition to rule the world. With his loyal friends and his cherished horse Bucephalas by his side, he embarks on an epic quest that will lead him from Ancient Greece to the far reaches of Asia. The narrative is enriched by historian Dominic Sandbrook, who provides insights that make this historical adventure both educational and engaging.

As Alexander travels through the deserts of Egypt and scales the snow-capped mountains of Persia, he faces numerous challenges and battles. His determination to conquer and his belief in the favor of the gods drive him forward, illustrating the themes of ambition, friendship, and destiny. The vivid descriptions and thrilling escapades make the story come alive, allowing readers to feel as if they are part of Alexander's extraordinary journey.

Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great is part of a series designed to bring history to life for modern children. It captures the excitement and wonder of historical events, making them relatable and thrilling, much like the beloved tales of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. This book not only entertains but also educates, ensuring that the past is never forgotten.

History and fiction meld in a spectacular new series retelling thrilling tales from past eras, all with the benefit of the latest research. In the launch title, a young boy from Macedonia becomes a brilliant though flawed leader of men. Sandbrook demonstrates that the facts don't stand in the way of a good story: they enhance it. * Financial Times Books of the Year 2021 *
Few plots can rival the real-life dramas played out in the superb Adventures in Time series by the historian Dominic Sandbrook, one of the most exciting new voices in children's non-fiction. * Daily Telegraph *
The brio of the accounts sweep children along on the adventure and introduce them to the way in which history shapes our modern world. * Daily Mail Children's Books of the Year 2021 *

ISBN: 9780141994307

Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 18mm

Weight: 249g

336 pages