Butterfly Effect: Alexander Becomes Great
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesAlexander III of Macedonia has just unified all the cities of Greece, and then decides to embark on a punitive expedition against Persia. Although greatly outnumbered, his troops win victory after victory. He steps into history and is now master of the entire known world. Next, he decides to launch a campaign against India. His generals plead with him to pause before undertaking a fresh campaign. Against all advice, Alexander moves towards India, where he contracts a fever and dies at the age of 33. A single wrong decision settled the destiny of Alexander the Great. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.
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Runtime: 25 minutes 59 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Biography, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: Butterfly Effect
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