1. Alexander the great: so far

2. What You Need To Know Alexander’s Background Northern Campaigns
Philip’s reign
His parents and their influence
Northern Campaigns
Thrace
Tribali
The Getae
Campaign against Thebes

3. What You Need To Know Towards Persia Battle of Granicus
Why invade Persia?
Crossing the Hellespont
Visiting Troy
Battle of Granicus
Persian generals discussion
Parmenio’s advice
Battle numbers/formations/account
Aftermath
Siege of Miletus

4. What You Need To Know Alexander’s Naval Policy Siege of Halicarnassus
Gordian’s Knot
Memnon the Persian General
Plot on Alexander’s life (Philip the doctor)

5. What You Need To Know Battle of Issus
Background
Alexander’s speech
Battle numbers/formations/account
Alexander’s treatment of Darius’ family
Darius’ letters to Alexander
First and second letter
Alexander’s response

6. What You Need To Know Siege of Tyre Siege of Gaza
Why was it so important
Preparations (causeway etc.)
Battle
Siege of Gaza
Account
Aftermath
Founding of Alexandria
Visit to shrine of Zeus Ammon

7. What You Need To Know Battle of Guagamela Burning of Persepolis
Background
Battle numbers/formations/account
Aftermath
Burning of Persepolis
Pursuit and death of Darius
Assessment of Darius