Alexander the Great
The Story Behind the Movie "Alexander"

Alexander the Great, conquering hero, remains a legend thousands of years after his death at age 33. Few men in history have shaped the world as much as he.

Rising to power at the age of 20, he led his army to India. Along the way, he defeated Darius III and ended the Persian Empire. He never lost a battle, except with death.

"Alexander," the movie, depicts his life on screen. In our story behind the movie, you will meet the real Alexander, his parents (Olympias and Philip of Macedonia), his wife Roxane, his close friend Hephaistion, his arch-enemy Darius III and his general Ptolemy. You will trace his journey across the known world and view his battle scenes, the towns he created, and his father's tomb with its treasures. Watch movies of elephants and learn how they were used as instruments of war. Brought to you by Click2Flicks, a channel of AwesomeStories.com.

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