It may seem that Ghost on the Throne by James Romm is just another of the thousands of books written about the life of Alexander the Great. The fact is, it was almost the exact opposite. Of course, Alexander the Great plays a huge role in the book, but Ghost on the Throne tells the story of the legacy Alexander the Great left behind after his death. In fact, the word "Ghost" in the book's title refers to Alexander the Great. Throughout the book, Romm told many stories about those who ruled after Alexander the Great and the influence that Alexander had on the way those people ruled. This is why the book was given the title “Ghost on the Throne”. James Romm proves the impact that Alexander's legacy had on those once under his command, even after he was no longer alive. Ghost on the Throne was a very interesting read and did a great job explaining the legacy of Alexander the Great. Ghost on the Throne began as I thought any biography would, although it ultimately wasn't a biography. Romm painstakingly analyzed Alexander the Great's relationships with his wives,...