The Virtues of War

Steven Pressfield's novel tells a different story of Alexander the Great | Gene Edward Veith

Director Oliver Stone spoiled the public's knowledge of the Kennedy assassination with his made-up docudrama JFK. It would be a shame if his awful Alexander—nominated for six "Razzies" for worst picture, actor, actress, supporting actor, screenplay, and director—tarnished the image of Alexander the Great. To cleanse your imagination of Mr. Stone's portrayal of the young conqueror of the known world as a swishy homosexual, read Steven Pressfield's novel The Virtues of War.

Mr. Pressfield specializes in depictions of the ancient Greeks, using fictional techniques to put the reader inside a scrupulously researched historical time. He recreated the Battle of Thermopylae in Gates of Fire and portrayed another brilliant but morally flawed leader, Alcibiades, in Tides of War.

Find out how to get instant access to this article and one month of WORLD for only $5.00! If you are already a subscriber, please log in below.

The complete article is ~337 words long

Current Subscribers

Magazine
Subscriber

Online Only
Subscriber

>> Click here to see other purchase options for this article

New Subscribers

Secure form

Receive instant access to this article and the WORLDMag.com Archives
Plus, enjoy 2 issues of WORLD Magazine for only $5.00*

Want a different type of subscription? Click here for Online-Only Subscription options. Or here for Print Subscription options (which include online subscription access).

Payment Information

Name	State	Card Type

Address	Zip	Card Number

City	Email	Expiration Date
		/
	Phone Number

Offer Terms

Subscribers Advantage Automatic Renewal Program You authorize WORLD Magazine to charge your credit/debit card at the price listed above and in time to renew your subscription to WORLD Magazine, without interruption, before the start of the first 6-month term (for $24.95) and then thereafter at 6-month terms at the regular rate then in effect unless you tell us to stop. You may cancel at any time during your subscription and receive a full refund on all unmailed issues. If your credit/debit card cannot be charged, we will bill you directly instead.

*Offer good in the U.S. only for new subscribers.
I agree to the terms above

Outside the US, click here.
Renewing subscribers, click here.
Gift subscriptions, click here.

MORE PREVIOUS ISSUES

Johnny Carson: In memoriam Feb. 5, 2005	Bush: Hail to the chief Jan. 29, 2005	Abortion: Delta force Jan. 22, 2005
Tsunami Jan. 15, 2005	Year in Review 2004 Jan. 1, 2005	Lavelle's wonderful life Dec. 25, 2004