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Bartholomew the Magnificent (A Footnote) by Robert Walker Paperback Book. He will conquer cities and govern them properly. A collection of broken ceremonial keys. He founds a city in a monsoon. He captures the King of Persia and loses him to assassination before the paperwork clears. Bartholomew the Magnificent (A Footnote) by Robert Walker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description History remembers Alexander the Great. It does not remember the man who fixed the Bartholomew of Macedon has a plan. While his famous contemporary charges across Asia collecting glory, adulation, and three professional chroniclers, Bart will prove that consistent competence outperforms reckless charisma. He will conquer cities and govern them properly. He will build infrastructure, standardize tax codes, and establish the most efficient grain storage system the ancient world has ever name Bartholomew the Magnificent will echo through , he gets a backward helmet. A city named by a rainstorm. A collection of broken ceremonial keys. And the grudging respect of an accountant.A comedic novel of ancient ambition, bureaucratic warfare, and the man history forgot - told by the man himself, who remains genuinely baffled by the the armories of Macedon to the banks of the Granicus, from the Oracle at Siwa to the deserts of Gedrosia, Bart wages a one-sided rivalry with Alexander's shadow. He founds a city in a monsoon. He captures the King of Persia and loses him to assassination before the paperwork clears. He leads an army through the desert and discovers that the greatest achievement of his career is a drainage system nobody will ever credit to the way, he collects broken keys, battles war elephants, endures a committee debate over military sandals, and learns - far too late - that the greatest legacy isn't the one anyone the Magnificent (A Footnote) is for fans of Terry Pratchett, Christopher Moore, and Monty Python. It is for anyone who has ever done excellent work and watched someone else take the credit. It is, above all, very funny."History remembers the conquerors. It forgets the man who made sure the conquerors had functioning sewers." Details ISBN-13 9798251318852 Title Bartholomew the Magnificent (A Footnote) Author Robert Walker Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 252 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:178378936; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys