F26-29 The Many Faces of Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great's (356-325 BCE) career is well known as the King of Macedon, unifier of the Greek city-states, conqueror of the Persian empire, and founder of the Hellenistic Kingdoms. Yet, what remains overlooked is Alexander's impact and legacy that resonated far after his death. This course will provide a brief overview of the achievements of Alexander III while he lived but will mainly concentrate on how the Macedonian king influenced later cultures and civilizations including the Romans, Medieval Europe, and the Renaissance lasting even to the modern age.
Byron Nakamura, PhD
Byron Nakamura, PhD is a professor of History at Southern Connecticut State University, where he has taught courses on ancient Greece and Rome since 2004. He has written on subjects such as Roman imperialism, ancient religion, military history, and has a keen interest in Roman numismatics (coinage).