Alexander the Great trilogy (Mary Renault)
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Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their sonś loyalty, teaching Alexander politics and vengeance from the cradle. His love for the youth Hephaistion taught him trust, while Aristotleś tutoring provoked his mind and Homerś Iliad fueled his aspirations. by the time his father was murdered, Alexanderś skills had grown to match his fiery ambition