Borna Ahadi
When gods make war, empires fall-and legends are born in fire.In a time when myth and history were one, a prince emerged beneath the shadow of Zeus, destined to rise above kings and command the fate of continents. From the throne room of Pella to the sun-scorched ruins of Persepolis, Alexander of Macedon blazed across the ancient world like a divine storm, carving a path through empires with sword, vision, and relentless ambition.When Gods Make War: Alexander and the Fall of Persia is a sweeping, immersive retelling of one of history’s most explosive and enduring sagas. Step into the sandals of the boy-king as he storms the battlefield of Granicus, faces the fury of Darius III at Issus, and crushes the might of the Persian Empire at Gaugamela. Alongside him march the greatest minds and hearts of his age-Aristotle, Hephaestion, Roxana, Parmenion-each playing a part in the grand drama of conquest and transformation.This book doesn’t merely recount the rise of Alexander-it places you within it. Through vivid prose and cinematic storytelling, readers will feel the roar of cavalry charges, the whisper of betrayal, and the divine intoxication of power. See the torching of Persepolis, the binding of East and West through love and blood, and the descent of a man who sought to rule as both god and king.Perfect for fans of historical epics, classical drama, military history, and ancient world mythology, this book is more than a biography-it’s a visceral odyssey into the very nature of glory, legacy, and human ambition.Alexander didn’t just conquer. He rewrote the boundaries of civilization. He shattered empires and raised cities from dust. He became the standard by which greatness is measured-and the warning whispered in its wake.The legend begins here.Are you ready to follow him to the ends of the earth?Unleash the power, ambition, and immortal legacy of one of history’s most extraordinary figures in When Gods Make War: Alexander and the Fall of Persia-a sweeping historical epic that brings to life the conquest that redefined the ancient world and reshaped the course of civilization.Journey through a richly detailed tapestry of war, philosophy, and destiny as you follow the meteoric rise of Alexander the Great-from the marble courts of Pella to the smoldering ruins of Persepolis. Born beneath the shadow of Olympus and trained by the mind of Aristotle, Alexander was no ordinary king. He was a visionary, a warrior, and a man obsessed with the divine. This book captures the fire and fury of his campaign to destroy the Persian Empire and replace it with something entirely new-a world united under his name and vision.Through masterful storytelling and rigorous historical research, this cinematic narrative immerses readers in the grandeur and grit of the Hellenic age. Experience the roar of war horses at Granicus, the thunderous charge at Issus, and the world-shaking confrontation at Gaugamela. Witness not just the fall of an empire, but the rise of a myth that would echo through the millennia.
