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Fire from Heaven
by Mary Renault
Book 1 in the Alexander the Great Trilogy series.
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Alexander grows up inside the divided court of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, learning early that family affection, dynastic survival and political loyalty cannot be separated. His taming of Bucephalus, friendship with Hephaestion and education under Aristotle help shape the confidence with which he imagines a larger destiny.
As Philip expands Macedonian power, Alexander serves as regent and commander and fights at Chaeronea. His parents' conflict, Philip's later marriage and the king's assassination leave the young prince facing a disputed succession at the moment when Macedon is preparing to invade Persia.
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