Ancient Persia and Alexander, Session Two
The Persian Empire dominated the western world for 200 years before Alexander became the king of Macedon and Greece. Convinced that his destiny was to conquer the known world, Alexander set out with a tiny army and a big dream. To this day, he is considered to be the greatest military genius and leader the world has seen. Learn how Alexander crossed the Hellespont and challenged the might of the unconquered Persian Empire. Join Professor Adrian Kerr for this two-part lecture series through the Academy of Lifelong Learning. Tickets for this class are $10 each* and can be purchased by calling (239) 489-8472.
Session Two – Syllabus:
- Alexander’s early childhood
- Influence of Aristotle – Alexander’s circle
- Exile and return – Philip’s assassination
- Granicus River – establishes Asian bridgehead
- Battle of Issus – defeat into victory
- Guagemela – final victory over Darius III
- Bactria, Roxana, and crossing the Himalayas
- Indian King Porus – demise of Bucephalus
- The army revolt, return to Babylon, death of Hephaestion
- The post-Alexander Hellenic world
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Location
Shell Point Retirement Community