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Alexander the Great: General, Leader, God?

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21
Narrator
10
Release Date
May 10, 2021
Duration
5 hours 55 minutes
Summary
Who was Alexander the Great? Was he a brilliant, ambitious conqueror or a self-obsessed leader who put his men in harm’s way? A divine figure or a god in his own mind? In this audio course, join acclaimed historian Christopher Bellitto to explore this famously complex figure.

Alexander the Great (ca. 356-323 BCE) was a Macedonian general who brought Greek

civilization to the edge of modern-day India. After studying the Iliad, he believed himself to be Achilles reincarnated, imitating the hero of the epic poem in his own military campaigns. Even before he died barely into his thirties, the legends surrounding him were larger than life. In this compelling new audio course, you’ll explore the history and lore surrounding this real man and mythic figure, often by consulting the ancient sources themselves.

With Prof. Bellitto, you’ll trace Alexander’s conquests from Macedonia to Asia, assessing his military prowess and leadership skills along the way. You’ll also explore questions about his alleged divinity, his ideas for mixing Greek culture with peoples he overwhelmed, and whether or not he planned to build an empire. Analyzing primary sources as well as context from contemporary historians, you’ll discover wildly different accounts of the same events in Alexander’s life.

This course is part of the Learn25 Collection.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

unreal ..I just wasted a credit on what's not even a dang book... dudes teaching a class... unreal

Profile Avatar Mendel G. Feb 2026

I learned a great deal about a period of history which has great significance for Jewish history as well as world history. The lectures are well organized and the lecturer is very good.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2025

Terrible. Boring. Useless narrator. Uninformative content. If he was my lecturer at college the whole class would be asleep

Profile Avatar Fyn A. Oct 2025

good lecture

Profile Avatar Hawkeye Oct 2025

The format was a lecture/discussion format that is a significant departure from the usual presentation we get here. But the information was good and I generally enjoyed it.

Alexander the Great: General, Leader, God?

Alexander the Great: General, Leader, God?

Author: Christopher M. Bellitto
Read by: Christopher M. Bellitto
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