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Alexander the Great, perhaps the most commanding leader in history, united his empire and his army by the titanic force of his will. His death at the age of thirtytwo spelled the end of that unity.The story of Alexanders conquest of the Persian empire is known to many readers, but the dramatic and consequential saga of the empires collapse remains virtually untold. It is a tale of loss that begins with the greatest loss of all, the death of the Macedonian king who had held the empire together.With his demise, it was as if the sun had disappeared from the solar system, as if planets and moons began to spin crazily in new directions, crashing into one another with unimaginable force.Alexander bequeathed his power, legend has it, to the strongest, leaving behind a mentally damaged half brother and a posthumously born son as his only heirs. In a strange compromise, both figuresPhilip III and Alexander IVwere elevated to the kingship, quickly becoming prizes, pawns, fought over by a halfdozen Macedonian generals. Each successor could confer legitimacy on whichever general controlled him.At the books center is the monarchs most vigorous defender; Alexanders former Greek secretary, now transformed into a general himself. He was a man both fascinating and entertaining, a man full of tricks and connivances, like the enthroned ghost of Alexander that gives the book its title, and becomes the determining factor in the precarious fortunes of the royal family.James Romm, brilliant classicist and storyteller, tells the galvanizing saga of the men who followed Alexander and found themselves incapable of preserving his empire. The result was the undoing of a world, formerly united in a single empire, now ripped apart into a nightmare of warring nationstates struggling for domination, the template of our own times.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ghost on the Throne'? A: The main theme of 'Ghost on the Throne' is the dramatic aftermath of Alexander the Great's death and the subsequent struggle for power among his successors. It explores how his empire, once unified under his command, fell into chaos and conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ghost on the Throne' is James Romm, a noted classicist and storyteller.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Ghost on the Throne'? A: 'Ghost on the Throne' was published on October 11, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ghost on the Throne'? A: 'Ghost on the Throne' contains 368 pages.
- Q: Is 'Ghost on the Throne' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition of 'Ghost on the Throne' is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Ghost on the Throne' falls under the category of Greece, focusing on the historical events surrounding Alexander the Great's empire.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: One key feature is that orders are dispatched from a UK warehouse the next working day, ensuring prompt delivery.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Ghost on the Throne'? A: The title 'Ghost on the Throne' signifies Alexander's enduring influence even after his death, as his legacy and the struggle for power among his successors continue to shape history.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, 'Ghost on the Throne' is available in its First Edition.