Brave Companions: The Story of the Men Who Fought with Alexander the Great

Brave Companions is a sweeping and intimate portrait of the men who fought alongside Alexander the Great, from the acclaimed historian David McCullough. Based on a lifetime of research, this book is a thrilling narrative that brings to life the extraordinary individuals who helped Alexander conquer the known world.

Brave Companions

by David McCullough

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Alexander's companions were a diverse group of men from all walks of life. There were noblemen and commoners, Greeks and Macedonians, veterans of previous wars and young men who had never seen battle. They were united by their loyalty to Alexander and their shared dream of glory.

McCullough tells the story of these men with great empathy and detail. He describes their backgrounds, their personalities, and their motivations. He also recounts their heroic deeds on the battlefield, from the storming of Tyre to the Battle of Gaugamela.

Brave Companions is not just a military history. It is also a story of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. McCullough shows us how Alexander's companions were willing to sacrifice everything for their king, even their own lives. But he also shows us how the bonds between them were sometimes tested to the breaking point.

Brave Companions is a magnificent work of history that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a thrilling narrative that brings to life the extraordinary men who helped Alexander the Great conquer the known world.

Reviews

"David McCullough has written a masterpiece. Brave Companions is a sweeping and intimate portrait of the men who fought alongside Alexander the Great, and it is a thrilling narrative that brings to life the extraordinary individuals who helped Alexander conquer the known world." —Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson

"McCullough's Brave Companions is a magnificent work of history. It is a thrilling narrative that brings to life the extraordinary men who helped Alexander the Great conquer the known world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, biography, or military history." —James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"David McCullough has written a masterpiece. Brave Companions is a sweeping and intimate portrait of the men who fought alongside Alexander the Great, and it is a thrilling narrative that brings to life the extraordinary individuals who helped Alexander conquer the known world." —Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Team of Rivals

About the Author

David McCullough is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of seventeen books, including The Path Between the Seas, John Adams, Truman, and The Wright Brothers. He has also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. McCullough lives in Maine with his wife, Rosalee.

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Brave Companions

by David McCullough

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2280 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	258 pages

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