Alexander the Great, Then and Now.
He lived hard and died young, well before James Dean made it famous. Few men had as great an impact both in life and death. On three continents he founded cities in his name, many of which still survive, and he thought himself a god. World conqueror, genius, visionary, despot, maniac, alcoholic, and criminal, Alexander's reputation is as complicated now as in his life. Subject of recent movies, documentaries, and novels, Alexander remains a popular topic in all media. This presentation examines the life and legacy of Alexander, even as the US and NATO fight wars today where once his armies fought.
Lee L. Brice holds a PhD in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently an Associate Professor of History at Western Illinois University. He has received several awards and grants for his teaching and research projects. His primary area of research concerns mutinies in the Roman army, but he also maintains a study of the coins of Greek Corinth.
