I enjoyed reading Freeman's book and I think I would use a similar method if I were to write a book about Alexander. He wrote the book as a story describing what the characters may have thought and felt, giving the reader a glimpse into the mind of a Macedonian far from home campaigning in Asia. By depicting battle scenes, he makes the reader feel the battle by describing pain, fear, anger and much more. Rather than a dry and clinical approach to the story of Alexander, it offers a more visceral approach similar to that of a fantasy novel. He also avoids using esoteric and foreign languages, making the book easy and enjoyable to read while accurately conveying the facts and possibilities of Alexander's campaign across Asia. Freeman also spends ample time describing the difficulties and contradictions in the sources for Alexander's story. so that the reader can have an idea of ​​what may have happened while also having a solid understanding of their opinion of what they believe to be the truth. Some other texts briefly discuss difficulties with sources and contradictions between them, but do not convey well the author's opinion or the reliability of different sources. Freeman also spends time describing Alexander's story. He spoke briefly about Alexander's father, mother and mentors and how they shaped him and to give an idea of ​​him as a person. Without understanding where Alexander came from, it is more difficult to assess the validity of disparate sources. By understanding who Alexander was as a person, researchers can better understand his personality and then make better decisions whether something seems abnormal or not. From a non-historian's point of view...... middle of article... ...at the same time a weak point for an advanced reader who wants to deepen their knowledge on the subject. While this book may be fun to read, I find it unlikely that a future historian would use it as a reliable source due to its subjectivity and conjecture, and interpreting a third or fourth generation interpretation renders its questionable usefulness. The purpose of the book I wish to write would heavily influence my overall decision on the style I would use. As a non-historian, I appreciate the smooth, easy-to-read narrative that Freeman uses and would most likely imitate his style for the same reason of wanting to write a book to introduce people to the subject. The only way to get people excited about history is to grab their attention and make them want to learn more, which is hard to do with a traditional textbook..