Who was Alexander III, the son of Philip II of Macedonia, really, widely known as Alexander the Great? What were the greatest achievements of his campaign and why did he leave such a legend? How did he die and where was he buried? Was his work the result of abilities and virtue, or luck and circumstances? Did he change the world of his time to the extent that he is considered to have influenced global culture? Does Central Asia, India, or China owe him anything? Is he related to the formation of Buddhism or the zealous dominance of Christianity?

With twelve questions and their corresponding multifaceted answers, an attempt is made to provide a concise yet well-documented picture of one of the most charismatic personalities of antiquity (and beyond).