Video: Alexander the Great

Summary:

Description: Alexander’s triumphs over the Persian Empire remain one of history’s greatest campaigns of conquest. What inner conflicts drove this great military leader, a former student of Aristotle? Follow the story of a man who ruled the world stage for a brief time, but whose influence was felt years after his death. © 2004 Discovery Channel School Grades: 9-12     

Segments:

The Prince Learns to be a King (07:53)
The Dream of the King of Macedonia (05:09)
Ascending the Throne (02:42)
Alexander Unifies the Greek City-States (06:29)
Alexander Fights the Persians (04:37)
Marching Into Egypt (01:51)
Conquering the Persians (08:44)
Darius Fights Alexander Again (03:04)
Into the Heart of the Persian Empire (01:55)
The Spread of Hellenism (01:50)
The Fate of the Empire (01:54