National Geographic: Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great Review

 This documentary follows the story of Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Middle East, Egypt, and India.  It follows how he became king at age 20, quelled a rebellion to solidify his power, and then went on an 11-year journey of conquest.  He was a great military leader who could inspire his men to do almost anything he commanded.  He was merciful to those who surrendered, but brutal to those who resisted.  His conquests merged east and west, and their cultures.  Greek tragedies were performed in present day Iran, western culture popped into eastern culture at points.  However, on the journey back, Alexander got a fever in Babylon and died, of an unknown cause.  This documentary was interesting to me and kept my attention most of the time.  There is not really a theme because it is a documentary, meant to inform the audience.  But if I had to choose one, it would the battle because it talks about Alexander the Greats many battles to conquer much of the known world at that time.  Because this documentary kept my interest, I would give it a 3.5/5.