Presents the life of the king of Macedonia, discussing his childhood, his education under Aristotle, his military conquests and rule over the largest empire of the known world, and his untimely death at the age of thrity-three.

"First published in North America in 2005 by the National Geographic Society."

The boy from Macedon -- Birth of a prince -- Macedon -- The royal parents -- Bucephalas -- Tests of manhood -- The young king -- Alexander the man -- Aristotle the teacher -- Becoming king -- Wives and friends -- The lord of Asia -- Conquering the world -- Into Asia and Africa -- Alexander's campaigns -- Becoming a god -- Into Persia -- Into India -- The end of his world -- Return from India -- Death of a conqueror -- Where is Alexander buried? -- The legacy of Alexander.