How He Conquered EVERYTHING by 32: The Legend of Alexander
64Alexander the Great: 13 Years to Conquer the World
Thirteen years. That's all it took for Alexander the Great to forge an empire from Greece to India. How did a young king achieve such a feat? Was it genius, luck, or an insatiable hunger for glory?
Join us as we dive deep into the legendary conquests of Alexander the Great. We'll explore his:
⚔️ *Military Campaigns:* From the Battle of the Granicus to the Hydaspes River, trace his epic victories and the strategies that made him unstoppable.
🧠 *Tactical Genius:* Uncover the secrets of the Macedonian phalanx, the Companion Cavalry, and the "hammer and anvil" tactic.
👑 *Political Acumen:* Discover how Alexander used diplomacy, propaganda, and cultural adaptability to build and maintain his vast empire.
📜 *Early Life & Influences:* Learn about his education under Aristotle, his father Philip II's military reforms, and the ambition instilled by his mother, Olympias.
🌍 *The Impact of Conquests:* Explore the spread of Hellenistic culture, the founding of Alexandria, and the rise of the Diadochi.
But beyond the glory, we'll also confront the true costs of his conquests. What were the shadows behind his victories? What secrets remain buried?
This is the story of Alexander the Great: a tale of power, ambition, and a legacy that still echoes through time.
➡️ *In this video, we cover:*
Alexander's early life and education
Key battles like Issus and Gaugamela
His strategies and tactics
The political and cultural landscape of his conquests
The long-lasting impact of his empire
Scholarly perspectives on his legacy
Chapters
Intro 0:00 - 1:15
Early Life 1:15 - 2:24
Granicus 2:24 - 2:49
Issus 2;49 - 3:09
Tyre 3:09 - 3:29
Egypt 3:29 - 3:38
Gaugamela 3:38 - 3:58
Persia 3:58 - 4:09
India 4:09 - 4:22
Strategies and Tactics 4:22 - 6:34
Impact 6:34 - 7:32
Death & Diadochi Wars 7:32 - 7:55
Ending 7:55 - 8:40
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