Alexander the Great fought numerous wars across the ancient world, securing a place in history as one of the greatest generals of all time.

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Keith L. Alexander covers crime, specifically D.C. Superior Court cases, for The Washington Post. Alexander has covered dozens of crime stories, including that of Banita Jacks, a Washington woman ...