This book is the product of many years of study and teaching in the general areas of Ancient History and Classical Studies. Alexander is a figure of fascination for teacher and students alike; his life and campaigns raise many questions which are open to a variety of answers. The book tells the story of Alexander in an interesting and gripping fashion. He comes to life as a person. The ancient sources which have survived are explained. There is a fair assessment of Alexander's achievements and his weaknesses. Understanding the geography is essential for understanding the campaigns and the problems that Alexander and his army faced. The book provides 8 maps - one in colour - and there are many illustrations. The whole book is well planned, attractively produced, readable and informative. It has the great virtue that it covers the ground without undue length or technical language.

Raewyn Gilmour has some 30 years experience as a teacher in the NZ Secondary School system. She has travelled widely and lived in the Middle East for a period. She knows the context of the ancient world at first hand. The book contains many pointers for student research; it is suitable for use with internal assessment or external examination.

The title 'Warrior King to Great King' reflects the transition from the Macedonian Kingdom to the Persian Empire. Alexander is brought up and trained under the leadership of his father Philip II in the warrior kingdom of Macedonia; he inherits Philip's ambitions for expansion after his untimely death; but under Alexander the scope of the plans is greatly expanded and Alexander ultimately becomes Great King - the title given to the Persian monarch.

This book is planned as a standard text for those beginning Alexander studies.

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