What are the best biographies on Alexander the Great?

Creating a top ten list for books on Alexander the Great is not easy, since few ancient historical figures have been written about as much. Everything from his complex personality and his sexual life to his military and logistical tactics have been analyzed by historians. read more

Also, Alexander the Great by Robin Lane Fox is excellent. Fox admits that his Alexander is just one of many possible Alexanders, but he nonetheless paints an incredibly detailed and convincing portrait of the conqueror. Oliver Stone relied on it primarily to create the film Alexander. read more

Cartledge's book has great strengths not only in his analysis of Greek political structures but also in his illuminating and subtle account of Alexander's religious beliefs. But at times, it combines the themes of an undergraduate lecture series with the language of popular biography. read more

Conqueror and king of Macedonia, Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356 B.C., in Pella, in the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. During his leadership, from 336 to 323 B.C., he united the Greek city-states and led the Corinthian League. read more