Publisher's Synopsis
The Romance of Alexander and Roxana is a novel written by Marshall Monroe Kirkman and published in 1909. It is a part of the Alexandrian Romances, a series of novels that revolve around the life of Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC.The book tells the story of Alexander's love affair with Roxana, a Persian princess whom he meets during his conquest of Persia. The romance between the two is fraught with challenges, as their love is opposed by many, including Alexander's own generals and Roxana's father, the Persian king.Despite the obstacles, Alexander and Roxana's love endures, and they eventually marry. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Alexander dies soon after, leaving Roxana a widow and a mother.The novel is a work of historical fiction, blending real events and people with fictional characters and plotlines. It offers a vivid depiction of the ancient world and the customs and beliefs of the people who lived during that time.Overall, The Romance of Alexander and Roxana is a captivating tale of love, passion, and adventure set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in 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.
