Alexander the III of Macedon, oft known as ‘the Great’, is one of the most widely known individuals of the Classical past. With statues depicting his likeness found the world over, from Scotland to Skopje, history has turned this man into the archetype of the warrior king. Over five lessons, this course will introduce you to the impressive character of Alexander the Great and situate his actions and achievements in the remarkable world he inhabited. The first lesson will introduce Macedon, the birthplace of Alexander, and you will learn about the myths of Alexander’s childhood, his young life, and ascension to king at the age of just 20. We will consider Alexander’s conquests of the Persian Empire and beyond. The course will conclude with the Wars of the Successors after Alexander the Great’s death and consider how his legacy shaped the centuries after his demise.
Each lesson will cover the history of Alexander through engagement with ancient primary sources: namely Arrian, Plutarch, Diodorus, Curtius, Justin. Relevant extracts of text and images will be provided where not readily available online.
Classes will take place on Wednesdays, 19:00-20:00 GMT/UTC/UK time: 14th April, 21st April, 28th April, 5th May and 12th May 2021. The fee for this five week course is £35. To register, click the button below.
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