{"product_id":"9780743434379","title":"Alexander: The Sands of Ammon","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE BESTSELLING EPIC OF THE GLORY AND THE GRANDEUR INTRIGUES AND PASSIONS OF ANCIENT GREECE...AND THE WARRIOR KING WHOSE CONQUESTS BUILT AN ETERNAL LEGEND.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALEXANDER \u003ci\u003eVolume II:\u003c\/i\u003e THE SANDS OF AMMON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thousand years after Agamemnon fought the Trojan War. Alexander, the king of Macedonia and descendant of Achilles, follows in the footsteps of Greek legend. He has gathered a mighty force to liberate the Greek cities of Asia — from legendary Sardis and Miletus to Halicarnassus. But vengeance is just one of Alexander's ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat oracles and loyal followers claim Alexander is more than mortal — a powerful warrior, and insatiable scholar, a political genius. Yet,in battle after battle, one man blocks his way. Memnon of Rhodes, a Greek-born mercenary chosen by the Persian Great King to lead his vast army, is a cunning strategist who challenged Alexander's claim to the title of Lord of Asia. In Memnon, Alexander confronts an enemy who inspires his admiration. And in Memnon's wife, Barsine, he finds a woman who captures his heart. But neither bravery nor love can stem the tide of Alexander's destiny. For with Persia defeated, Alexander's thoughts turn to Egypt and beyond...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washington Square Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014868222192,"sku":"9780743434379","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780743434379_p0.jpg?v=1763634774","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780743434379","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}