Alexander the Great is the most famous king and conqueror known in the ancient world. In his lifetime, he was given honors equal to those of the gods. After his death, he became a legend and the “Alexander Romance” became the best-selling fiction of the medieval world. Esteemed Professor Robin Lane Fox has made the study of Alexander of Macedon the focus of his brilliant career. In these lectures, Professor Fox answers questions about Alexander that have percolated throughout history: Why did Alexander succeed? What was he like? How did he change the world and its history?
Lecture 1 Perspective and Sources
Lecture 2 Alexander's Youth in Philip's Kingdom
Lecture 3 Alexander's Ascendancy
Lecture 4 Into Persia
Lecture 5 Facing Darius
Lecture 6 The Son of Zeus
Lecture 7 Victory at Gaugamela
Lecture 8 Court Style and Conspiracy
Lecture 9 Homogeneity
Lecture 10 Alexander in India
Lecture 11 The Feared Makran Desert
Lecture 12 Alexander's Vision
Lecture 13 The Cult of Alexander
Lecture 14 Death and Beyond