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This is Pressfield's latest and greatest novel. This book contains the emotions and experiences of a Macedonian Infantrymen, Matthias, starting as a rookie and ending his career as a veteran in Alexander's army. This book made me feel like I knew all about the character, then took it me for a twist and almost made me cry like a baby. I felt proud, sorry, happy, and sickened for the character, many times all in the same chapter. Pressfield creates an environment in these pages that makes you par… read review

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I am a Bible College student and I plan to go to university to become a doctor. Among my hobbies, I like to read historical fiction, preferably ancient historical fiction. I constantly buy books from chapters.indigo.ca, a habit that wreaks havoc on my bank account. I don't live in a large town, but I often travel to the city to buy books. I don't like the library much, but I like to buy books. While reading, I do not crease the spine! That just annoys me.
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