Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbott ~ Full Audiobook [biography]

Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbott audiobook.

Genre: biography

In this brisk, vivid biography, Jacob Abbott traces the rise of Alexander of Macedon from a talented prince under the shadow of his formidable father, King Philip, to a young commander determined to win a place among history's legends. Guided early by intense study and high expectations, Alexander inherits a restless kingdom, fierce rivalries at home, and a world beyond Greece ruled by powerful empires. As he gathers loyal companions and hard-tested soldiers, he must balance daring ambition with practical leadership: keeping fractious allies in line, sustaining morale on punishing marches, and making choices that test his judgment as much as his courage. Abbott presents famous episodes of strategy, diplomacy, and battlefield brilliance alongside the human pressures of command, showing how a single leader's vision can reshape nations while exacting a personal cost. Clear, fast-moving, and rich in moral reflection, this portrait explores the temptations of power, the weight of legacy, and the thin line between greatness and recklessness as Alexander drives his campaign into the unknown.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:29:25) Chapter 02

(00:58:35) Chapter 03

(01:28:10) Chapter 04

(02:00:10) Chapter 05

(02:32:35) Chapter 06

(02:59:36) Chapter 07

(03:27:08) Chapter 08

(03:55:23) Chapter 09

(04:26:10) Chapter 10

(04:56:05) Chapter 11

(05:20:33) Chapter 12

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