Book Reviews

[jan]

Iksander X once posted that book reviews were to be submitted to philoalexandros@hotmail.com. Is that correct, and is there a book review form to follow in posting a book review. The book in question had been the trilogy of books by Manfredi. Thanks!

[eumenes]

I have just finnished reading the manfredi books. I found them rather interesting. Do you think manfredi potrayed alexander in a fair way? I think that The Alexander in the novel seems to be to detached from other people.

[susan]

Yes, that is correct. There is no book review form, but if you look at the ones already on the site, you will be able to see the usual format.RegardsSusan

[nick]

Hi Janet -You can send me your book reviews too; I will publish them in the article as soon as I can find the time. Sikander has not been updating the article lately, so I can do that for you.Regards -
Nick

[jan]

Hi Dave, I believe he wrote the trilogy as a basis for a movie script. Many of the scenes struck me as very Hollywood. I don't know if he was fair to Alexander for it seems that one is either his friend or his adversary. His version of Alexander gives Alexander a lot of credit for his ability to think his strategy through before its execution. It is amazing to realize how accomplished a warrior he is for such a young man. Manfredi gave him credit for his intellect and his educational development. How much credit should Aristotle have for all of Alexander's accomplishments is more than I can ever know. As Alexander is his father's child, being a warrior king, and Aristotle is a philosopher, it seems that Aristotle is only lightly influential. One can only marvel at Alexander's genius! I liked the way Manfredi treated the women, especially Queen Ada. In that episode, he is more than fair.

[jan]

I found Manfredi's book in the purgatory section, and noticed the comment on "in-depth" so that is why I wanted to submit a comment. Thanks so much.

[jan]

Thanks, Nick. Where would I send it if I write it? Do you have a special e-mail address?