This book is not a biography of Alexander the Great - the emperor known for his conquests and the empire he founded. We tried to present the most striking aspects of the historical phenomenon, which cannot be reduced only to his personality, no matter how large it may be. Thus, the book is devoted to the analysis of important issues arising in connection with this amazing personality. The origins of Alexander's rule and purpose, the nature and significance of the resistance he had to overcome, the organization of life in the conquered territories, the relationship between the victors and the defeated peoples