He was fierce military commander who led huge armies into battle without a single defeat; ... more
a magnificent warrior who many believed was part god - this was Alexander the Great, the legendary Greek hero hailed by his countrymen as 'The King of Kings'. Bor...
On one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful coasts, resting on a gentle pine-covered hill ... more
that reaches down to an endless white sandy beach, this 4-star beach hotel welcomes you.Situated on the Kasandra Peninsula, which was named after the famous Greek soothsayer, this is a unique area of Greece. You will be surrounded by rich green forests, fragrant gardens, and turquoise seas. Here, you are offered all the comfort and care that traditional Greek hospitality has to offer. Appealing to both families and young people, it is close to the city of Thessaloniki, and the traditionally restored village of Kryopigi Kalithea, famous for its lively nightlife. This is an ideal location for those who wish to enjoy holidays in an international setting, yet with a strong element of Greek tradition and hospitality.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. The Alexander The Great Beach Hotel is located in Paphos, Cyprus, on a blue ... more
flag beach. It is one kilometre from the old harbour and town centre, and one kilometre from the Aphrodite Water Park. Paphos Airport is 15 kilometres distance. Hotel Features. A modern cream building by a sandy beach, The Alexander The Great Beach Hotel is set on an archaeological site dating back to 2000 BC with ancient tombs in its landscaped grounds. In summer guests have a sunbed allocated by outdoor pool or beach. There is also a television and cinema room, and wireless Internet access in public areas. The Health and Beauty Studio offers treatments, massages, a sauna, a steam bath and jetted tubs, and there is also a hair salon. Roxane's Restaurant and Terrace at the Alexander The Great serves Mediterranean dishes, with live music on the outdoor terrace. The Limanaki is an open air taverna by the sea serving grill and barbecue dishes, and The Alexander Bar serves cocktails. There is also a poolside bar, and acafe serving lunch and complimentary buffet breakfast. A half board rate including breakfast and lunch is available. The hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, a floodlit tennis court, volleyball, table tennis, and billiards. Water sports at the beach include jet skiing, windsurfing and scuba diving. There is also a children's pool, an arcade room, a supervised Kid's Club and babysitting services. Guestrooms. The 202 guestrooms at the Alexander The Great are furnished in mahogany wood and rich colours. All are air conditioned and have balconies with bamboo armchairs overlooking mountain or sea. Amenities include satellite television, minibars, and sitting areas. Half board room rates are available. Expert Tip. Paphos is famed for its association with Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love. Legendarily she was born out of sea foam at Petra tou Romiou. Near this roc
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. Alexander the Great Hotel is located in Kriopigi, Halkidiki, Greece, on the ... more
Kassandra Peninsula. The hotel is set between Kriopigi, 1.5 kilometres away, and Kalithea, four kilometres away. Hotel Features. Set on a pine covered hill that reaches down to a cove with a white sand beach, this environmentally friendly hotel features a five storey main building and numerous bungalows designed in a traditional Greek style. The main building has a lobby with reception desk and lounge area. There is a seasonal outdoor pool in the hotel's tended gardens and a separate pool for children. Buffet breakfast and dinner are included in the hotel's half board rates. Every Saturday a Byzantine buffet is served and it is Greek night once a week, featuring traditional folk dancing. There are two restaurants, a café, a bar with a terrace, a pool bar and a beach bar at the hotel. The Caviros conference hall at the Alexander the Great Hotel is available. Internet access is provided in public areas (surcharge).There is a playground on site for children. The hotel has floodlit tennis courts, a basketball court and beach volleyball court. Cars and bicycles can be rented on site for exploring more of the region. Guestrooms. Alexander the Great Hotel offers 216 air conditioned guestrooms, in the main building or bungalows on site. All have balconies or terraces and soundproofed windows. Rooms include satellite television, Internet connections (surcharge), safes, and minibars. The hotel offers half board rates. Expert Tip. The Temple of Zeus Ammon is located in Kalithea, four kilometres from Alexander the Great Hotel. The temple has six Doric columns on its short sides and 11 on its long sides and is thought to have been built in the fourth century BC.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. Alexander the Great Hotel is located in Kriopigi, Halkidiki, Greece, on the ... more
Kassandra Peninsula. The hotel is set between Kriopigi, 1.5 kilometres away, and Kalithea, four kilometres away. Hotel Features. Set on a pine covered hill that reaches down to a cove with a white sand beach, this environmentally friendly hotel features a five storey main building and numerous bungalows designed in a traditional Greek style. The main building has a lobby with reception desk and lounge area. There is a seasonal outdoor pool in the hotel's tended gardens and a separate pool for children. Buffet breakfast and dinner are included in the hotel's half board rates. Every Saturday a Byzantine buffet is served and it is Greek night once a week, featuring traditional folk dancing. There are two restaurants, a café, a bar with a terrace, a pool bar and a beach bar at the hotel. The Caviros conference hall at the Alexander the Great Hotel is available. Internet access is provided in public areas (surcharge).There is a playground on site for children. The hotel has floodlit tennis courts, a basketball court and beach volleyball court. Cars and bicycles can be rented on site for exploring more of the region. Guestrooms. Alexander the Great Hotel offers 216 air conditioned guestrooms, in the main building or bungalows on site. All have balconies or terraces and soundproofed windows. Rooms include satellite television, Internet connections (surcharge), safes, and minibars. The hotel offers half board rates. Expert Tip. The Temple of Zeus Ammon is located in Kalithea, four kilometres from Alexander the Great Hotel. The temple has six Doric columns on its short sides and 11 on its long sides and is thought to have been built in the fourth century BC.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. The Alexander The Great Beach Hotel is located in Paphos, Cyprus, on a blue ... more
flag beach. It is one kilometre from the old harbour and town centre, and one kilometre from the Aphrodite Water Park. Paphos Airport is 15 kilometres distance. Hotel Features. A modern cream building by a sandy beach, The Alexander The Great Beach Hotel is set on an archaeological site dating back to 2000 BC with ancient tombs in its landscaped grounds. In summer guests have a sunbed allocated by outdoor pool or beach. There is also a television and cinema room, and wireless Internetaccess in public areas. The Health and Beauty Studio offers treatments, massages, a sauna, a steam bath and jetted tubs, and there is also a hair salon. Roxane's Restaurant and Terrace at the Alexander The Great serves Mediterranean dishes, with live music on the outdoor terrace. The Limanaki is an open air taverna by the sea serving grill and barbecue dishes, and The Alexander Bar serves cocktails. There is also a poolside bar, and a cafe serving lunch and complimentary buffet breakfast. A half board rate including breakfast and lunch is available. The hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, a floodlit tennis court, volleyball, table tennis, and billiards. Water sports at the beach include jet skiing, windsurfing and scuba diving. There is also a children's pool, an arcade room, a supervised Kid's Club and babysitting services. Guestrooms. The 202 guestrooms at the Alexander The Great are furnished in mahogany wood and rich colours. All are air conditioned and have balconies with bamboo armchairs overlooking mountain or sea. Amenities include satellite television, minibars, and sitting areas. Half board room rates are available. Expert Tip. Paphos is famed for its association with Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love. Legendarily she was born out of sea foam at Petra tou Romiou. Near this roc
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Good story, Loads of factual information Disadvantages: Nearly 3 hours long!
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Alexander follows the true story of Macedonian conquerer Alexander the great and his rise to power over the Persian army which led him famously to controling 90% of the known world with an empire that spread 22,000 miles all the way from Greece to India before the age of 25. The story begins as Alexanders father king Philip is murdered leaving Alexander to take the throne at the young age of 20 and continue in his fathers crusade to crush the persian army.
His first battle is with the mighty Darius commander of the Persian army and the man Alexander suspects of funding his fathers murder, Though being greatly outnumbered with his 40,000 troops to the 200,000 strong Persian slave army he rises to victory and forces Darius into exile proving he has his fathers leadership skills and winning over his army's loyalty ...
Advantages: great story telling, great pictures Disadvantages: probably too light for the serious student
Michael Wood is the everyman of history in the media; casual and charismatic, TV friendly and a fantastic story teller. The book is a companion to the TV series as is the usual format for Woods work.
To travel the path taken by Alexander the Great is no small undertaking. The research alone to re-kindle footsteps taken over 2000 years ago is an admirable project, to actually re-travel the route is an amazing task which can not fail to make a great story. The book works on two levels. At the same time as explaining the reasons and routes behind Alexanders advance, Wood is able to look for evidence still visable in the modern landscape. From buildiings and physical geography to stories still told and the people themselves help bring the story to life and turn the dusty pages of history into a beautiful joining of past and present ...
Advantages: better to watch only once Disadvantages: many
It was directed by Oliver Stone. The film is based mostly on the book Alexander the Great, written in the 1970s by historian Robin Lane Fox, who gave up his screen credit in return for being allowed to take part in the epic cavalry charge during the film's recreation of the Battle of Gaugamela.
The film proved controversial. It was critically derided upon its release and failed at the American box office, grossing only US$34 million domestically, while costing $155 million to produce. It did better internationally, however, grossing a total of $133 million in overseas revenue.
This film give ssome controvercy about india and indian culture so it was opposed initially. This film potrays great zeal of that hero to concqure the whole world. ...
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