Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great - The Man Behind The Legend • 2004
More than 2,000 years after he conquered the known world, Alexander the Great continues to fascinate. Alexander the Great, a man of extremes and contradictions. A film about one of the most extraordinary military leaders of all time and who this man really was. Discover the astonishing truth in Beyond the Movie Alexander the Great. At the age of 30, he already ruled one of the most powerful empires in the world. It stretched from the olive groves of Greece to the magnificent palaces of India. Alexander brought East and West closer together for the first time and changed the ancient world forever. He was very wise and intelligent, but also a murderer. What personal demons fueled Alexander's unquenchable thirst for danger, fame and conquest. Who was this man of extremes and contradictions really? This National Geographic film attempts to unravel the myth and provides fascinating insights into the world of one of history's greatest military leaders. Impressive reconstructions and the detailed perspectives of scientists and experts reveal the secrets and myths surrounding the real Alexander. Discover how tactical battlefield savvy and reckless bravado made Alexander the most formidable warrior-leader of all time. Learn why his ferociously loyal men venerated Alexander, then finally, some say, conspired in his still controversial death. Brought stunningly to life with powerful re-creations and in-depth academic insights , it's a journey behind the mists and myths of history that reveals the real Alexander the Great as never before!
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