The Conqueror’s Wife by Noel B. Gerson

1957 hardcover copy of The Conqueror’s Wife by Noel B. Gerson with original dust jacket. Book is clean with a solid binding, dust jacket has a few small tears and previous owner’s name in pen on inside front cover, otherwise in good shape.

The book is set during the reign of Alexander the Great and focuses on his marriage to Roxana, a princess from Bactria. The novel explores the political and personal challenges faced by Alexander and Roxana, including his military conquests and the conflicts between the various factions in his court. As the novel progresses, Roxana becomes an increasingly powerful and influential figure, defying societal norms and carving out a unique role for herself in the empire.