Alexander the Great

Explore the life and conquests of one of history's most influential military leaders in this 90-minute lecture. Delve into the reign of Philip II of Macedon, understand the revolutionary Macedonian battle tactics, and follow Alexander's early campaigns from the Balkans to the destruction of Thebes. Examine the pivotal Battle of the Granicus, which marked the beginning of Alexander's Persian conquest, and gain insights into the strategic brilliance that earned him the epithet "The Great."

Syllabus

Philip II of Macedon (359 to 336 B.C.E.).
Macedonian Battle Tactics.
Alexander the Great: The Balkan Campaign (336 to 335 B.C.E.).
The Destruction of Thebes (335 to 334 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Granicus (334 B.C.E.).