Charting History: Who Was Alexander the Great?
As Seen on YouTube • 9m 19s
In this video, we chart the rise and fall of Alexander the Great's extraordinary empire, which stretched from Macedonia in modern day Greece to the borders of the Indian subcontinent. Alexander's empire would not outlive him, but his achievements would make him one of the most famous generals in history. In particular, his conquest of the Persian Empire - the superpower of his day - would ensure his legendary status for millennia.
In this brand new series for History Hit, we unroll the map to create a visual timeline of the most successful empires in history.
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