King Philip II of Macedon developed an impressive formidable army, known as the Macedonian Phalanx. In 337 he was chosen to lead this great army of Greeks against Persia. But just one year later King Philip II was assassinated. The new king of Macedon was his son, Alexander III, which was later to be known as Alexander the great, became king at just 20 years old in 336 BCE.
Alexander the Great and his inherited army would quickly destroy the Persian empire and dominate virtually all of the territories of the ancient world, as far east as India. In two short years, Alexander secured the Greek and Thracian borders and built an army of 50,000 men for his assault on Asia. The Macedonian Phalanx army advanced with their heavy weapons which the Persian army did not stand a chance. The Persian garrison here was gone and the city of Dascyleium was going through a …show more content…
Alexander the Great was now the King of Persia. Alexander then mistakenly led his army through Iran. Here many of his soldiers died. In 331 BCE Alexander entered Babylon which was surrendered to him. Babylon was one of the most beautiful cities Alexander had seen.
In 323 BCE, Alexander died at the young age of 33. Theories for his cause of death include an infectious disease, poisoning, dehydration, or his heavy drinking of alcohol.
Alexander the Great is considered by many historians to be a military and diplomatic genius. As a child, many years before his well-documented achievements, Alexander was tutored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Aristotle’s influence guided Alexander’s dealings with the various people of the many cities he conquered. Alexander did not force the Greek culture upon the other lands. He did, however intermingle his Greek influences and culture into the other regions successfully. Alexander encouraged a mixing of cultures and races throughout his many conquests in Persia, India and
Alexander the Great and his inherited army would quickly destroy the Persian empire and dominate virtually all of the territories of the ancient world, as far east as India. In two short years, Alexander secured the Greek and Thracian borders and built an army of 50,000 men for his assault on Asia. The Macedonian Phalanx army advanced with their heavy weapons which the Persian army did not stand a chance. The Persian garrison here was gone and the city of Dascyleium was going through a …show more content…
Alexander the Great was now the King of Persia. Alexander then mistakenly led his army through Iran. Here many of his soldiers died. In 331 BCE Alexander entered Babylon which was surrendered to him. Babylon was one of the most beautiful cities Alexander had seen.
In 323 BCE, Alexander died at the young age of 33. Theories for his cause of death include an infectious disease, poisoning, dehydration, or his heavy drinking of alcohol.
Alexander the Great is considered by many historians to be a military and diplomatic genius. As a child, many years before his well-documented achievements, Alexander was tutored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Aristotle’s influence guided Alexander’s dealings with the various people of the many cities he conquered. Alexander did not force the Greek culture upon the other lands. He did, however intermingle his Greek influences and culture into the other regions successfully. Alexander encouraged a mixing of cultures and races throughout his many conquests in Persia, India and