Sites about Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 B.C.), the Great. The son of Philip II, Alexander defeated the armies of the Persian Empire and went on to conquer one of the largest empires of antiquity. While on an expedition, he contracted a fever, and died in Babylon at the age of 32, after which his empire was divided between the generals collectively called the Diadochi: Ptolemy, Seleukos, Perdikkas, Antigonos, Kassandros, and others. As a popular figure, he is alternately remembered as a megalomaniacal conqueror and as romantic young hero struck down in his youth. Historically, Alexander the Great is significant as the chief agent for the spread of Greek civilization throughout the eastern Mediterranean and the founding of great cities such as Alexandria, Egypt.
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- The Great Homepage of Alexander, or Something Like That A brief, selective history of Alexander's life, with illustrations.
- Alexander the Great of Macedon Detailed, illustrated web site on the life of Alexander, Phillip II, and his Macedonian environment.
- Army of Alexander the Great Succinct overview with detailed bibliography of Alexander's army within the context of ancient Greek warfare.
- Alexander the Great Project Alexander's early life, on the Macedonian throne, the battles in Persia, India, Egypt, marriage and his death.
- Alexander the Great Review the life of this emperor, and view a list of related books.
- The Royal Tomb II at Vergina Reveals Alexander the Great A 12-year study of the destiny of Alexander the Great and his family's relics indicates that they lie in the royal tombs of Vergina.
- Alexander the Great: World Conqueror Historical resource provides an entertaining overview of Alexander's adventures and personality.
- Alexander of Macedon Biography and details of his conquest. Includes maps and illustrations of the campaign, coinage and photographs.
- The Museums of Macedonia: Royal Tombs The Macedonian museum housing the remarkable Vergina Tomb finds of Alexander the Great's family. Summary of treasures found and history of the excavations.
- The Ten-Horned Beast: Alexander the Great Part of Livius' site on ancient history, a detailed 18-part history of Alexander's life and battles.
- Alexander the great Succinct summary of highlights of Alexander's life. Some pages in French with related advertising.
- Pothos.org Resource with essays, timelines, and assistance for Alexander scholars.
- History of Macedonia Useful overview of Macedonian history before and after Alexander the Great.
- Gordian Knot A metaphor for an intractable problem, solved by a bold stroke.
- Alexander's Dream of a United Nations Argues that an Asokan Pillar at Delhi is an altar of Alexander and that an Indian conspiracy assassinated him.
- Four Stories of Prince Al Some of the legends about the famous youth who would one day conquer the known world.
- Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions Frank L. Holt solves the mystery of the coins from Bactria during the reign of Alexander, 2003 by subscription.
- Alexander the Great the career and impact of the great Macedonian conqueror and the main themes of his reign by Richard Stoneman, 2004 by subscription.
- In Search of Alexander's Tomb Devoted to discussion of just where Alexander might have been buried, and what has become of his tomb - one of history's great mysteries.
- Alexander the Great History Project Information about Alexander the Great, his life, his family, his conquests, and his battles, including links to various Alexander the Great sites and resources.