Bøger af Alexander Geiger

What price immortality? Three of the Persian capitals have fallen to the pan-Hellenic army - Babylon, Susa, and Persepolis. Only Ecbatana remains.Emperor Darius III is holed up in Ecbatana with his court, desperately clinging to his crown. But will Alexander - King of Macedonia, Pharaoh of Egypt, and would-be Emperor of Persia - give Darius enough breathing space to rebuild his forces? For that matter, will his own satraps, generals, and courtiers let the thrice-beaten Emperor keep breathing at all?Alexander is relentless in his pursuit of Darius. But, with victory within his grasp, he grows increasingly more intoxicated - by strong drink, absolute power, and intimations of divinity. The deeper he plunges into the darkest recesses of Central Asia, the more divorced he seems to become from reality.His friends and commanders - Ptolemaios, Parmenio, Hephaestion, Perdiccas, Cleitus, Philotas - try desperately to save him. But can anyone stand in the way of Alexander's rendezvous with destiny?By the age of thirty-three, Alexander is the unquestioned ruler of the greatest empire on Earth; he has traveled farther and seen more than any human before him; he's undefeated on the battlefield; and he's deathly ill. He has achieved immortality but at what cost? Read Book 4 of the Ptolemaios Saga to find out.

A split-second decision saves the life of a young boy - and changes the course of history ... Ptolemaios was supposed to keep his head down and stay out of trouble. Instead, his rash intervention strands him in ancient Macedonia, where he is quickly captured and presumed to be a Persian spy. In the nick of time, King Philip II recognizes that Ptolemaios is strangely different from other Greeks or Persians - more educated, more "civilized," yet also a talented fighter. Philip decides to find a use for Ptolemaios at his court. But the Macedonian court is a snake pit, in every sense of the word. As newly-appointed companion to young Alexandros, presumptive heir to Philip's throne, Ptolemaios must depend on his wits to stay alive and ensure the safety of the prince. The stakes escalate as Philip II seeks to expand his power beyond Macedonia. Caught in a monumental struggle for domination and hegemony, Ptolemaois finds his loyalties tested. How can he stay true to the Macedonian royal house without violating his own, internal Prime Directive? As he travels through the captivating world of ancient Greece, Ptolemaios meets not only King Philip II but also Queen Olympias, Alexander the Great, Aristotle, Demosthenes, and a host of young men and women striving to survive and achieve their destinies. Filled with white-knuckle adventures, aching romance, vivid battle scenes, and fascinating depictions of life three centuries before the birth of Christ, this epic novel will leave you thrilled, amused, enlightened, and intrigued. And best of all, it's all (mostly) true.

A seemingly hopeless quest for glory turns into a life-and-death struggle for empire. The Oracle at Delphi dubbed him Invincible Alexander. He does his best to live up to Pythia's prophesy, much to the chagrin of his bitter adversary - the powerful and ruthless Emperor Darius III of Persia. As recounted by Ptolemaios, Alexander's long-time bodyguard and friend, Alexander careens from hopeless battle to desperate siege, somehow managing to emerge victorious each time. Accompanied by the beautiful and independent-minded Barsine, Alexander the Great leads his troops into Egypt and is crowned Pharaoh. Yet, he's plagued by doubt. He decides to cross the Sahara, escorted only by his personal bodyguard, in search of divine sanction. Hearing himself proclaimed a demigod, Alexander returns, more determined than ever to fulfill his destiny. With each military victory, his appetite for further conquest grows. His next objective is the throne of the Persian Empire itself. The only obstacle in his way is the current occupant of that throne. In the meantime, Darius has not been standing idly by. Exploiting the almost limitless resources of Persia, he builds his greatest fighting machine yet. An epic showdown is inevitable. The victor can look forward to the carnal and sybaritic pleasures of Babylon, the treasures of Susa, the palaces of Persepolis, and the endless riches of the Persian Empire. The two armies clash in the momentous Battle of Gaugamela. The outcome marks a turning point in world history. But you have to read this third installment of the Ptolemaios Saga to find out who won, how, and what came next.

Emperor Darius of Persia, king of kings, lord of many, Ahura Mazda's representative on Earth and keeper of his flame, commands the greatest army the world has ever seen. But can he hold back the tide of history? Barsine, a beautiful, resourceful, spunky young woman held hostage in Darius's harem, plots her flight to freedom. But can she escape the bonds of misogyny? Alexander (not yet known as Great) - young, presumptuous, and preternaturally self-confident - leads his ragtag band of Greek warriors on a suicide campaign. He's convinced he's riding the torrent of destiny. But is his faith sufficient to save their souls? Ptolemaios, a mysterious traveler marooned out of place and time, wants to go home. But first, he must navigate the treacherous shoals of duty, loyalty, and the Prime Directive. Strap on your life preservers and dive into the maelstrom of Flood Tide, the next installment of the acclaimed Ptolemaios Saga. Thrill to epic struggles, unexpected reversals, fateful encounters, and unforgettable sights as Alexander leads the pan-Hellenic army in his quest to liberate Ionia, take the Levant, and perhaps even conquer Egypt. The two armies, led personally by their fabled commanders, finally collide at the Battle of Issus. Only one can emerge victorious. Witness the clash of arms; hear the outcry of fighting warriors; smell the blood and excreta of dying men; gaze at a battlefield carpeted in corpses; and peek in on the victors disporting themselves with their spoils. A compelling tale, told with verve, passion, and a healthy dose of humor. And best of all, it's all (mostly) true.