THE BESTSELLING EPIC OF THE GLORY AND THE GRANDEUR INTRIGUES AND PASSIONS OF ANCIENT GREECE...AND THE WARRIOR KING WHOSE CONQUESTS BUILT AN ETERNAL LEGEND. ALEXANDER Volume II: THE SANDS OF AMMON A thousand years after Agamemnon fought the Trojan War. Alexander, the king of Macedonia and descendant of Achilles, follows in the footsteps of Greek legend. He has gathered a mighty force to liberate the Greek cities of Asia -- from legendary Sardis and Miletus to Halicarnassus. But vengeance is just one of Alexander's ambitions. Great oracles and loyal followers claim Alexander is more than mortal -- a powerful warrior, and insatiable scholar, a political genius. Yet, in battle after battle, one man blocks his way. Memnon of Rhodes, a Greek-born mercenary chosen by the Persian Great King to lead his vast army, is a cunning strategist who challenged Alexander's claim to the title of Lord of Asia. In Memnon, Alexander confronts an enemy who inspires his admiration. And in Memnon's wife, Barsine, he finds a woman who captures his heart. But neither bravery nor love can stem the tide of Alexander's destiny. For with Persia defeated, Alexander's thoughts turn to Egypt and beyond...
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Manfredi, Valerio Massimo
Valério Massimo Manfredi é um arqueólogo especializado em topografia antiga. Ensinou em prestigiosos colégios da Itália e no exterior e liderou expedições de pesquisa e escavações em vários lugares do Mediterrâneo. É autor de numerosos artigos e ensaios acadêmicos, principalmente sobre rotas militares de comércio no mundo antigo. Do autor, que vive com a família no interior da Itália, a Rocco publicou Aléxandros, Akropolis, O escudo de Talos, A última legião, O império dos dragões, O tirano, O faraó das areias e O exército perdido. |