[Macedon 03] • Alexander

Reviews of Previous Books by H A Culley

• Great book to curl up with.

• There are very few novels written for this period. Culley has clearly mastered the genre and at the same time is a good story teller.

• One of the best books I have read. Mystery, excitement and a thrilling story all wrapped up in the woven threads of history.

Book Description

From the moment of his birth Alexander has to fight for his rights as heir to the throne of Macedon. His father is torn between pride in and antagonism towards his son and comes close to killing him more than once. Brought up in harsh competitive environment, Alexander emerges with a burning desire to conquer the known world.

H A Culley’s novel about Alexander’s boyhood and his path to the throne is a fast paced tale of intrigue and warfare. When his mother arranges his father’s assassination, Alexander is quick to eliminate his rivals and seize the crown for himself. With a speed that catches the other Greek states by surprise, he overcomes all resistance and makes himself the supreme ruler of Greece in just a few months.

However, he must still secure his route to the Danube, deal with insurrection in Illyria and the perfidy of Thebes before he can embark on his of conquest of Asia.