Alexander the Great took his father's kingdom and made it the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Part two covers the apex of his powers, plots against his life, the unification of his empire, and more.

Sources:

* Alexander the Great and His Times by Agnes Savill

* Philip & Alexander: Kings and Conquerors by Adrian Goldsworthy

* The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander

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