The Alexander the Great that features in this illustrated guide is the one we are all familiar with: the king who lived a life of mythical proportions' and never lost a battle'. Supported throughout with illustrations, often in colour, of artefacts and works of art, as well as images of Alexander from more recent paintings, Cawthorne presents a chronological account of Alexander's life and his campaigns in the east, which were by turn both ruthless and godlike. Numerous extracts from texts or narrative `asides' are presented in blue ink. This book is clearly targeted at the general reader.