"Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age" Prof Jeremy McInerney (DVD) (12 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture / 2x DVD - The Great Courses)
In this 24-lecture investigation, the curriculum deconstructs the life and legacy of history’s most enigmatic conqueror, moving beyond simple myth to examine the man behind the empire. Rather than focusing solely on battlefield tactics, the series explores the complex fusion of cultures—Macedonian, Greek, Persian, and Egyptian—that occurred as his armies marched from the Mediterranean to the Indus River. You will gain a deep understanding of how a young king utilized military genius and political savvy to bridge disparate worlds, ultimately laying the foundation for the Hellenistic Age. It is a rigorous look at the contradictions of power, revealing how one individual’s ambition fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical map of the ancient world.
 
Perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate the intersection of music and historical scholarship, this DVD complements Book Archaeology’s commitment to unlocking the treasures of the mind.