Alexander the Great - first UK edition

by Arthur Weigall

Using a vivid and intimate study of the background in which Alexander grows to manhood, Weigall presents the character of Alexander the Great while at the same time provides a narrative backdrop to Alexander's life. Fold out map of the Eastern Meditteranean and the lands east to the Himalayas illustrates the routes of Alexander's campaigns.

First UK edition book is sand-colored boards with the title in black and an imprint of a hieroglyphic on the front board. Title stamped in black on the spine. Fold out map on rear end paper. Dust wrapper is fully intact with 5 shilling price intact; mild sunning to spine and all edges; great Art Deco design.