Who was Alexander the Great? Why is it that ca. 2300 years later he still fascinates professional historians, politicians, generals and business people alike and captures the imagination of whole peoples? How far did he affect the course of history? What was the driving force behind his impressive exploits? Questions like these and many others will be addressed during this course.

I invite you on a challenging journey that will lead you from the green hills of Northern Greece to the arid Iranian deserts and the craggy mountains of Afganistan. Following the trail of Alexander you will appreciate his military genius, his political acumen, the mighty way in which he put his stamp on the Ancient World. Hopefully by the end you will also be able to form an opinion about his intriguing personality.