The Persian Boy

The Persian Boy

1972 • 434 pages

Ratings12

Average rating4.3

15

Historical novel set in the time of Alexander the Great.

This novel tells the story of the climactic last seven years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas, a eunoch who was sold to King Darius of Persia, but found freedom with the great general, sustaining Alexander through mutiny, assassination attempts and two wives.

Become a Librarian

Series

Featured Series

3 primary books

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1969 with contributions by Mary Renault.

Fire from Heaven
The Persian Boy
Funeral Games

Reviews

Popular Reviews

Reviews with the most likes.

There are no reviews for this book. Add yours and it'll show up right here!