Publisher's Synopsis
The Romance of Alexander and Roxana is a historical novel written by Marshall Monroe Kirkman in 1909. The book is part of the Alexandrian Romances, a collection of romantic tales set during the reign of Alexander the Great. The story follows the love affair between Alexander the Great, the King of Macedon, and Roxana, a Persian princess. The two meet during Alexander's campaign to conquer Persia, and they fall deeply in love. However, their relationship is challenged by political and cultural differences, as well as the jealousy of Alexander's other wives and mistresses.The novel is rich in historical detail, depicting the customs and traditions of ancient Persia and Greece. It also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Roxana must choose between her love for Alexander and her loyalty to her own people.Overall, The Romance of Alexander and Roxana is a captivating tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of one of the most significant periods in ancient history.Alexander The Prince, Alexander The King, And Alexander And Roxana.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
