Review of Edmund Richardson's Alexander: God, King, Man praises it as dazzling

The Guardian reviews Edmund Richardson's book on Alexander the Great, calling it a riveting work of ancient history. The book is reported to have won the 2026 Baillie Gifford prize, worth £50,000.

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1. 4 Nov, 22:15 UTCGuardian reviews Alexander biography

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• Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventureThe Guardian