Alexander the Great: Murder in Babylon

by Graham Phillips

Book Overview

After a series of books investigating Arthurian and other medieval mysteries, Graham Phillips now turns his attention to the death of Alexander the Great. This great king (ruggedly handsome with long, flowing hair', a hardened drinker', and a man possessed') had an ignoble end; he did not die a warrior's death in battle, but expired as a baby in his own bed'. Phillips argues that Alexander's murder was inevitable from the moment that he left Greece...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852271345
• ISBN13: 9781852271343
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing Ltd
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Alexader the Great, Murder in Babylon

This is filled with historical detail, excellent illustrations, maps and drawings. I thoroughly enjoyed the depth of information and the way it reads almost like a modern murder mystery. This is definitely "CSI:Babylon". A good read!

An absolute page-turner

I'm a great admirer of Alexander the Great, and own practically every book written about him. However, this is the first book that focuses exclusively on studying in depth the mystery of his untimely death. Phillips' book reads like an Agatha Christe muder mystery, only this time it's a real event that changed the course of history. I could not stop reading it, savoring every chapter as the author closes in on his murderer and the reasons behind it. At the end, the author convinces you that Alexander was really mudered and gives you ample reasons to accept the culprit he has uncovered. It's an absolute success of a murder mystery. I highly recommend it to both history and crime mystery buffs.

A must for Oliver Stone fans!

I was able to get a copy of 'Alexander the Great" while visiting England recently and anyone who sees Oliver Stone's Alexander movie should read this book. It offers a scholarly insight into Alexander the Great's life and the power-plays that went on within his court. It is easy to read for the layperson but is extremely well researched. This book should also appeal to those who are looking for a good murder mystery. I don't know how many historians will agree with the author's conclusions, but it is certain to keep them eagerly turning the pages. I give this book top marks.