Hier beghint die hystorie Vanden grooten Coninck Alexander

This medieval chronicle brings the legend of the great king Alexander to life through the eyes of a 15th‑century scribe. Rendered in a Gothic typeface filled with unfamiliar diacritics and tilde‑marked letters, the text has been carefully transcribed so modern ears can follow the original spelling and rhythm while still hearing the authentic medieval flavor.

The narrative opens with Alexander’s birth and early upbringing, tracing his first steps toward power amid the courts of Othus Artaxarses, Philippus of Macedon, and the mysterious Neptanabus of Egypt. It blends myth and history, describing his youthful ambitions, early battles, and the counsel of wise men, offering a vivid portrait of a ruler whose fame was already soaring across the known world. Listeners will be drawn into the rich tapestry of medieval storytelling that frames Alexander’s rise before the later conquests and tragedies take hold.