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Alexander the Great - one of the most renowned figures in antiquity - has influenced everything from middle ages romances to blockbuster videos, and military leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon to the U.S. general Norman Schwarzkopf. But who was this great king of Macedon? And just why is he so renowned? Go beyond the misconception and find out about the man who changed the facial skin of the old world and laid the foundation for the great traditions of the Roman Empire - all in fewer than 12 years. These 36 spellbinding lectures take you deep inside the world of Alexander to see the astonishing feats of armed forces genius that made his name renowned for millennia after his fatality. Through this specific portrait, you'll go beyond the legends and the misconceptions to truly understand what made Alexander great. On the way, several Alexanders emerge: the armed forces general, Macedonian king, Persian emperor, Egyptian pharaoh, and leader of the Hellenic Little league. You find out about the many areas of this extraordinary person - his passions, astonishing talents, and working out that helped mildew his character. You'll understand how fights were fought and gained in the old world and examine Alexander's great martial accomplishments within this larger military history. You can also mind onto the battlefield to investigate a few of Alexander's very best triumphs, like the Battle of the Granicus River and the Battle of the Hydaspes River. Alexander's empire didn't make it through beyond his life-time, but his legacy has cast a long shadow on the annals of the Western world. Join Teacher Harl for this journey into the world of Alexander and see how the , the burkha - and, indeed, our world - still keep the marks of the legendary conqueror.
