The Romance Of Alexander And Roxana: Being One Of The Alexandrian Romances (1909)

By Marshall Monroe Kirkman

Book Overview

The Romance of Alexander and Roxana is a book written by Marshall Monroe Kirkman and published in 1909. It is part of the Alexandrian Romances, a collection of stories that revolve around the life and adventures of Alexander the Great. The book tells the story of Alexander's love affair with Roxana, a Persian princess. The two meet during Alexander's conquest of Persia, and despite their cultural differences, they fall deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as they face numerous challenges, including the disapproval of Alexander's generals and Roxana's own family. The novel is a blend of historical fiction and romance, with vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the lavish lifestyles of ancient royalty. It also explores themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of love across cultural boundaries. Overall, The Romance of Alexander and Roxana is a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, or ancient history.Alexander The Prince, Alexander The King, And Alexander And Roxana.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167235061
• ISBN13: 9781167235061
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"