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Overview-
In October 336 BC, statues of the twelve Olympian Gods were paraded through the ancient capital of Macedon. Following them was a thirteenth, a statue of King Philip II who was deifying himself in front of the Greek world. Moments later Philip was stabbed to death; it was a world-shaking event that heralded in the reign of his son, Alexander the Great. Equally driven by a heroic lineage stretching back to gods and heroes, Alexander conquered the Persian Empire in eleven years but died mysteriously in Babylon. Some 2,300 years later, a cluster of subterranean tombs were unearthed in northern Greece containing the remains of the Macedonian royal line. This is the remarkable story of the quest to identify the family of Alexander the Great and the dynasty that changed the Graeco-Persian world forever.
Written in close cooperation with the investigating archaeologists, anthropologists, and scientists, this book presents the revelations, mysteries and controversies in a charming, accessible style. Is this really the tomb of Philip II, Alexander’s father? And who was the warrior woman buried with weapons and armor beside him?
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REVIEWS-
"Reading with all the innate and iconoclastic dramatic flair of a well scripted novel, "Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great: The Remarkable Discovery of the Royal Tombs of Macedon" is an extraordinary story of modern archaeology."
"...it should be considered part mystery and part drama...Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great provides readers with a complete guide to the history of not only Alexander the Great’s family but also the discovery of their tombs."
"Grant clearly has worked in close cooperation with the Greek archaeologists currently working at Vergina [...] it's a fascinating read and it provides an overview of the debate that had been sorely lacking until now."
"Captivating and deeply researched. Grant is the perfect guide to understanding how brilliant scientific and historical detective work has revealed so many ancient secrets of the illustrious family of Alexander the Great."
"Ambitious in its scope and never shying away from controversy [...] Grant’s meticulous research reveals discoveries that enthralled and divided historians. His acquaintance with the researchers makes this a very personal odyssey into the brilliant forensics that have helped unlock the mysteries of the tombs."
"...long overdue... Impressively researched, Grant weaves an adventurous tale set in what reads like a travelogue of Greek history and folklore that makes The Tomb of the 13th God an important work for academics and anthropologists, but also for a wider audience, both for its important subject matter and excellent presentation. Highly recommended."
