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The True Story of Alexander the Great

“Alexander the Great conquered Greece, Turkey, most of Asia (present Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of others) and Egypt in Africa, before age 32. Even now, his innovations in battle continue to be studied.”

Series Overview

Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is a special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
History
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 3 Episodes

Air Date Window

2005 – 2005

Premiered: Tue, Jan 25, 2005

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Feb 9, 2005

Season 1, Episode 3: “The True Story of Alexander the Great Part 3”

Season finale

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jim Lindsay

Screenplay & Story

Jim Lindsay

Department Leadership Roster

Jim Lindsay

Director

Jim Lindsay

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is The True Story of Alexander the Great about?

Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is a special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader.

How many seasons does The True Story of Alexander the Great have?

The True Story of Alexander the Great comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The True Story of Alexander the Great?

Key cast members in The True Story of Alexander the Great include Peter Woodward, Michael Cardelle, Rafael Ferrer, Frantz Widmaier, Ross Seymour.

Who created or directed The True Story of Alexander the Great?

The True Story of Alexander the Great was developed and directed by Jim Lindsay.