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Why should we care how 'great' Alexander was?

 
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Alexander the Great

In this course, we explore the life, achievements, and legacy of Alexander the Great. In particular, we look at Alexander’s military career, his women and his relationship with the gods to ask the question, Alexander the Great – hero or villain?

Why should we care how 'great' Alexander was?

In this module, we draw up the terms for considering Alexander’s greatness; first, his reputation during his own life; and second, his legacy and his impact on the world after his death. By both measures, it is argued, Alexander deserves to be called ‘great’.

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Cartledge, P. (2018, August 15). Alexander the Great - Why should we care how 'great' Alexander was? [Video]. MASSOLIT. https://massolit.io/courses/alexander-the-great/alexander-and-greek-culture

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Cartledge, P. "Alexander the Great – Why should we care how 'great' Alexander was?." MASSOLIT, uploaded by MASSOLIT, 15 Aug 2018, https://massolit.io/courses/alexander-the-great/alexander-and-greek-culture

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Prof. Paul Cartledge

Prof. Paul Cartledge

University of Cambridge