Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the life and conquests of one of history's most influential military leaders in this 90-minute lecture. Delve into the reign of Philip II of Macedon, understand the revolutionary Macedonian battle tactics, and follow Alexander's early campaigns from the Balkans to the destruction of Thebes. Examine the pivotal Battle of the Granicus, which marked the beginning of Alexander's Persian conquest, and gain insights into the strategic brilliance that earned him the epithet "The Great."