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About the Book
Was Alexander the Great a military genius? His conquest of the Achaemenid Persian Empire in just over a decade is impressive, but what were the chances of winning all the battles in this massive campaign? Alexander faced many challenges, such as crossing the Hellespont from Europe to Asia Minor, where he was vulnerable to attacks from the Persian navy. However, Darius III missed this opportunity to disrupt Alexander's passage. Darius III made some tactical mistakes in the Battles of Issus and Gaugamela and fled both times. Would history be different if he had fought to the end? Military schools have analyzed Alexander's biography and military strategies, trying to decipher his "winning formula". Is there really a winning formula in war? Historians attribute Alexander’s successes to his boldness, adaptability, charisma, and strategic vision. Alexander was a skilled commander and a shrewd diplomat and administrator, who managed to integrate diverse cultures and religions into his empire. But Alexander suddenly died at the age of 32 causing his empire to be fragmented into four kingdoms (Daniel 8:22). AW Pink wrote, “To say that God is sovereign is to declare that He is “The Governor among nations” (Psalm 22:28), setting up a kingdom, overthrowing empires, and determining the course of dynasties as pleaseth Him best.” At the time of writing this book, the world is plagued by wars and rumors wars, as Jesus warned in Matthew 24:6-8. As of this book’s release, there is a war between Russia and Ukraine and the wind of war is looming in Southeast Asia and the Persian Gulf. Therefore, the study of ancient history, including the life and times of Alexander the Great, remains relevant and enlightening. This book aims to offer a biblical perspective on Alexander's story. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals God's sovereignty and grace and invites us to seek His kingdom and righteousness. As John Calvin wrote, “That He presides over all wars, and gives victory to whomsoever he pleases, that no one thinks that it happens by chance”. This book is about ancient history pre-written before the beginning of time. |
Contents:
CHAPTER 1 Origins CHAPTER 2 The Son of Zeus CHAPTER 3 Prince of the Kingdom of Persia CHAPTER 4 Thebes, O Athens! CHAPTER 5 The World Is Yours! Take It. CHAPTER 6 Siege of Tyre CHAPTER 7 Siege of Gaza CHAPTER 8 Alexander Visits Jerusalem CHAPTER 9 Four Winds CHAPTER 10 Alexander and Bucephalus CHAPTER 11 Ancient of Days CHAPTER 12 God’s Sovereignty in History About the Author Leonides V. Landicho graduated from De La Salle University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He has also completed several. graduate-level courses at La Salle Business School and Asian Theological Seminary. He enjoys travelling and recently toured the Holy Land. He is married with three adult children. Available @Amazon, Barnes & Noble and West Bow Press bookstore. (Copy and paste ISBN) Softcover ISBN: 9781664299139 Hardcover ISBN: 9781664299122 eBook ISBN: 9781664299115 |