Wrapped in Glory: Alexander the Great

Wrapped in Glory: Alexander the Great
Why would a guy who died over 2,000 years ago be still called "the Great"? He really must've been exceptional, right? Well, Alexander the Great certainly fits that bill. But he wasn't just a simple conqueror - he was a military genius, a cultural icon, and a bit of an enigma. Let's untangle the legend and see why Alexander's story continues to fascinate us today.
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