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Alexander the Great
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Philip Freeman
The main character of the book Alexander the Great is widely recognized as one of the most exceptional military leaders in history. Having left Greece when he was only 21 years old, Alexander embarked on a decade-long conquest. During this time, he triumphed over the Persian Achaemenids and built the largest empire of all time. With his efforts to spread Greek culture and language across Eurasia, he left a lasting legacy.