In this BBC award winning adventure Micheal Wood embarks on a 2000 mile journey in the foot steps of Alexander’s triumphal march from Greece to India. Traveling with Lebanese traders, Iranian pilgrims and Afghan guerillas, by jeep, train, boat, camel and on foot, he interweaves the momentous events of the past with present day reality and brings us new insights into a man whose myth and achievements still resonate down the centuries. Episode 2 picks up in Egypt where Episode 1 left off and continues into Persia.

Segment 1: (5:23 min) Lord of Asia

Segments/Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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