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Professor of Ancient History Adolfo Domínguez Monedero analyses the life and conquests of Emperor Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), a disciple of Aristotle who inherited from his father Philip II a united Greece under the rule of Macedonia and soon managed to extend his territories against the Persian Empire. In his campaigns Alexander the Great demonstrated the bravery of a worthy descendant of Hercules and, like his ancestor Achilles, died at a young age – at the height of his triumphs – leaving behind a life full of glories that granted him immortality in the memory of men, not only for his military prowess but also for the discoveries and knowledge he contributed to Greek culture. 2:21 Alexander's legacy and rise to power 40:14 Battle with the Persian king Darius III 48:38 Conquest of Egypt and return to battle 1:00:01 Orientalization and conquest of India 1:06:58 Alexander the Great's image of the world and his death Lecture of the Explorers, Conquerors, Travelers cycle http://www.march.es/conferencias/deta... November 3, 2015 Juan March Foundation, Madrid https://canal.march.es/es/coleccion/a... Full audio of the conference: https://canal.march.es/es/coleccion/e...