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Summary: March Into Asia
Review: The Sands of Ammon continues from where The Child of a Dream left and recounts Alexander's march into Asia. In his initial march into Asia, Alexander squares off with Memnon, a Greek mercenary Commander of the Persians. Alexander finds him to be his equal and formidable foe, almost insurmountable in when Alexander sieges Halicarnassus. From here onwards, Alexander's war machine rolls onwards, hopping from one city to another until he reaches Egypt. However, before he reaches Egypt, Alexander's army battles with the far superior Persian army. Despite the Persian Army having a 10-1 numerical advantage, it lost to Alexander's army who had more guts, bravery and valour. Was Alexander and invincible God? Yes he was but he also bled. In a battle he was hurt by a javelin, yet he returned to the front to rally his troops. An axe once split his helm but a companion saved him. Why was he successful? He was successful due to his leadership and organizational skills. He led by example and with valour. He had complete loyalty from his leftenants and subordinates, who are competent and brilliant.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: The Sands of Ammon is the second volume of the trilogy which tell us the conquers of the greek cities of Asia and Phoenicia by Alexander and his troops from the Persians, the battle of Issos where for the first time both armies encountered, the crowning of Alexander as pharaoh of Egypt, the founding of Alexandria and the search of the true at Siwa oasis oracle. The siege of Halicarnassus and Tyro are very descriptive and the dialogues help us to understand more of Alexander and his close collaborators personality, ambition and dreams.
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Summary: Not easy to read
Review: This book is heavier to read than the book number one Alexander : Child of a Dream, but at least you read about the public life of Alexander and how he conquered Asia, it still has to many descriptions out of the story like the book number 1, and some parts you just don't know if were true or not.
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