Alexander the Great Rocks the World

What a great book! Shecter brings Alexander to life. Who knoew he had a pushy mom? An amazingly fun read that gets all the facts right. I can't wait for the next history lesson from Vicky Alvear Shecter. Connie Fleming

Atlantan Vicky Alvear Shecter wrote an extraordinary book about Alexander the Great - Terry Naughton illustrated it extraordinarily! If these 2 don't partner up and do more, I'll be flabbergasted! This is a history of Alexander the Great - one that really should be read by kids of all ages, those that hate papyrus dry written history, or those of us who love history - This is an irreverent, fun, and most informative view of Alexander, his family, his triumphs, his legacy. And it's a hoot. I am a student of history and I loved the ease that Ms. Shecter wrote and got it all down on paper - PLEASE - continue this series - think how many fun historical people and eras need this type of book! We'd all be scooping them up! Prehistoric series Ancient series Cleopatra, that nice Greek girl! Renaissance series Shakespeare English monarchs American history Presidents Vicky and Terry, your time has come! Highly recommended for adults as well as kids.

Written by Vicky Alvear Schechter and illustrated by Terry Naughton, Alexander The Great Rocks The World is a historical biography of legendary conqueror and emperor Alexander the Great. Written especially for adolescents and teenagers, Alexander The Great Rocks The World chronicles the events of Alexander's life, his military conquests, his ideals of unity, his battle tactics, and much more in detailed yet plain-spoken vernacular language. Black-and-white representations of classic artworks and illustrations add a visual touch to this fascinating, easy-to-follow accounting of how Alexander the Great literally changed world history. Of especial interest are the concluding sections that compare Alexander's heroic and villainous legacies - he spread the Greek ideal (if not practice) of democracy, was committed to tolerance, and respected women more than most of his age; but then, he also crushed the practice of democracy in Greece and instigated bloodshed in the form of war and conquest. Enthusiastically recommended especially for grade school and YA library collections.