The Steele, Robert 1860-1944 creator Mason, Fred -1939 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of Alexander" by Robert Steele is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life and adventures of Alexander the Great, including his royal lineage and remarkable feats, rooted in a narrative style reminiscent of tales told in the Middle Ages. It combines elements of legend and myth, emphasizing the heroic qualities and destiny of Alexander as a conqueror. The opening of the narrative introduces a character named Anectanabus, who, once king of Egypt, is skilled in magic and seeks to protect his kingdom from the invading Persians. After a prophetic realization and feeling the impending doom of his reign, he decides to flee to Macedon, where he encounters Olympias, the mother of Alexander. The text unfolds in a fashion reminiscent of ancient mythologies, laying the foundation for the eventual birth and legendary exploits of Alexander, who will rise to prominence as a formidable ruler destined for greatness, entwined with the themes of magic, prophecy, and the trials of royal lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-04-04 E-text prepared by MFR, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64991 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64991 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134511.0 64991