{"product_id":"the-battle-of-gaugamela-alexander-the-greats-victory-over-persia-9798195023645","title":"The Battle of Gaugamela: Alexander the Great's Victory Over Persia","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jack Whitaker\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient - Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Gaugamela: Alexander the Great's Victory Over Persia\u003c\/i\u003e, Jack Whitaker tells the gripping true story of the clash that shattered the power of the Persian Empire and secured Alexander's place as one of history's greatest commanders. In 331 BC, on the vast plains near the village of Gaugamela in northern Mesopotamia, Alexander's smaller Macedonian army faced the immense forces of King Darius III, a host drawn from across the empire and supported by cavalry, chariots, and overwhelming numbers. Against this formidable opposition, Alexander executed a bold and precise attack that broke the Persian line and sent Darius into flight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on ancient sources and the geography of the battlefield, Whitaker reconstructs the movements, decisions, and discipline that defined the encounter. From the careful preparation of the Macedonian phalanx to the decisive cavalry charge that pierced the heart of the Persian army, he brings the battle to life with clarity and intensity. The terrain, the tactics, and the shifting momentum of the fight emerge in vivid detail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than a story of battlefield brilliance, this book reveals how Gaugamela marked the end of Persian dominance in the Near East and opened the path for Alexander's sweeping conquests. It was a victory that transformed a regional campaign into an empire and reshaped the ancient world in ways that would endure for centuries.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890979291287,"sku":"9798195023645","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798195023645.webp?v=1781181917","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-battle-of-gaugamela-alexander-the-greats-victory-over-persia-9798195023645","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}