Explore the fascinating true story of Alexander the Great.

Explore the fascinating true story of Alexander the Great, the most extraordinary warrior of all time whose military conquests remain unrivaled to this day. Leading his armies through 22,000 miles of sieges in 8 short years, Alexander brought east and west together in the mightiest clash of cultures the world has ever known. Join National Geographic on a quest to uncover the mystery surrounding Alexander’s life and examine what inspired him to push onward. Stunning recreations and insights from historians shed light on the question: Did Alexander, fearing no mortal, become his own most dangerous enemy?

Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great

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Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great

Release Year: 2004

Duration: 50 min

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Explore the fascinating true story of Alexander the Great, the most extraordinary warrior of all time whose military conquests remain unrivaled to this day. Leading his armies through 22,000 miles of sieges in 8 short years, Alexander brought east and west together in the mightiest clash of cultures the world has ever known. Join National Geographic on a quest to uncover the mystery surrounding Alexander’s life and examine what inspired him to push onward. Stunning recreations and insights from historians shed light on the question: Did Alexander, fearing no mortal, become his own most dangerous enemy?

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Posted 09/09/09 by leong

Thanks for this, very valuable

Posted 07/21/09 by JCJ

Alexander Is in the Bible as , the Horn In , Daniel , The GOLDEN , man in his dream , SOON THERE’S GOING TO BE ANOTHER LEADER , JESUS . WHAT THE REST CONQUERED , JESUS WILL RULE

Posted 07/01/09 by peter

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