334BC: The Battle of the Granicus. Epic Battles of History

In 334 BC, the army of Alexander of Macedon crossed into Asia Minor and met Persian forces near the Granicus River in the first major battle of his campaign against the Achaemenid Empire.334 BC: The Battle of the Granicus presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the two sides came to fight, how the battle unfolded, and why its outcome mattered for the early stages of Alexander's invasion of Persian territory.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the position of the Persian satrapies in Asia Minor and the ambitions of the Macedonian kingdom under its young king. It also considers the consequences of the victory and how it helped open the way for further advances into the eastern Mediterranean world. Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in: Alexander the Great and his campaigns ancient Greek and Persian history the Achaemenid Empire major battles of the ancient world Balanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to the first major encounter of Alexander's war against Persia and its place in the wider story of ancient conquest and empire building.