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Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventure
The winner of the 2026 Baillie Gifford prize is a riveting work of ancient history that feels startlingly present • ‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize In 336BC, Alexander was not great.
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