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Alexander, Prince of Macedon, is the terror of the world. Persia, Egypt, Athens ... one after another, mighty nations are falling before the fearsome conqueror. Some say Alexander is actually the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and the living incarnation of Hercules himself. Worse yet, some say Alexander believes this ... The ambitious prince is aided in his conquest by unstoppable war-machines based on the forbidden knowledge of his former tutor, the legendary scientist-mage known as Aristotle. Greek fire, mechanical golems, and gigantic siege-engines lay waste to Alexander's enemies as his armies march relentlessly west--toward the very edge of the world. Beyond the Pillars of Hercules, past the gateway to the outer ocean, lies the rumored remnants of Atlantis: ancient artifacts of such tremendous power that they may be all that stands between Alexander and conquest of the entire world. Alexander desires that power for himself, but an unlikely band of fugitives--including a Gaulish barbarian, a cynical Greek archer, a cunning Persian princess, and a sorcerer's daughter--must find it first ... before Alexander unleashes godlike forces that will shatter civilization.
Is The Pillars of Hercules appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains war violence including siege warfare, mechanical weapons, and armies conquering nations. No sexual content or strong language, but depicts large-scale military conflict and death.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy the alternate history twist where Alexander the Great uses ancient technology and magic to conquer the world, with an underdog team racing to stop him.