Alexander the Great (Part 1)

Alexander the Great took his father's kingdom and made it the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Part one covers his childhood, education, rise to power, and early conquests. Sources: * Alexander the Great and His Times by Agnes Savill * Philip & Alexander: Kings and Conquerors by Adrian Goldsworthy * The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander Sponsor: Use code BenWilson at TheColdPlunge.com to get $150 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices