Alexander, Overlord — Christopher L. Anderson

Alexander has founded the Terran Empire, Humankind's dream of ascending to the stars is a reality. Yet even as Alexander retires from the brewing political battles of the new empire, the Galactics are plotting to bring down the fledgling Terrans. Alexander discounts the Galactics, until Chem, the greatest of the Galactic Empires becomes embroiled in civil war. Alexander's old enemy Bureel rebels against the Elder, seeking to lead Chem into a new age of expansion and glory; his goal is the death of Alexander and his prize is Terra.

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