“Non est ad astra millis e terries via” – There is no easy way from the earth to the stars. When Alexander set out to see the world he changed the course of world history and brought about a new political and cultural order. This course will narrate Alexander’s life and critically analyse the argument that surround controversies about Alexander’s ethnicity, personality and deeds. This course is for people who are interested in critical examination of history and it will require some reading or listening to audio books and watching documentaries and films to be able to actively and lively participate in discussion or class debate