MAHAFFY PETLAND John “The story of the nations: the story of Alexander’s Empire”, New York & London, G.P Putnam’s sons, 1887. 8o, pp.xxii, 323. Frontispiece of Alexander’s bust in the British museum, 48 illustrations in text and decorations and a folding map of Alexander’s empire. Paper illustrated boards. The story of his youth, empire succession and downfall.