The Wars of Alexander: An Alliterative Romance

By Walter W. Skeat

Book Overview

The Wars of Alexander: An Alliterative Romance is a book written by Walter W. Skeat. It is a historical fiction novel that follows the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian king and conqueror. The book is written in an alliterative form, which is a poetic style that uses repeated consonant sounds to create a rhythmic effect. The story begins with Alexander's birth and follows his rise to power as he conquers territories and defeats his enemies. The book covers his battles with the Persians, his conquest of Egypt, and his journey to India. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters, including Alexander's companions, his enemies, and the people he encounters on his travels. The Wars of Alexander: An Alliterative Romance is a vivid and exciting retelling of one of history's most fascinating figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or epic poetry.1886. The alliterative tradition is one of the most significant in medieval English poetry. The Wars of Alexander is a Middle Age Romance written in Old English. It is based on the popular Latin account of Alexander the Great, the Historia de Preliis.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: 1162633611
• ISBN13: 9781162633619
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"