History 373 - Seminar:Conquering the World-Alexander the Great and the Creation of a Universal Empire

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Moravian University

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Investigates the ideology, practice, and legacy of world conquest as exemplifi ed by Alexander of Macedonia. The ideal of the charismatic leader, Alexander set the standard by which every subsequent European imperialist from Julius Caesar to Adolf Hitler sought to be measured. The primary sources for Alexander's life and expedition to Asia are very rich (by ancient standards), and there is an active secondary literature of varied perspectives. Glew

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moravian.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-1360

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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