The Empire of Alexander the Great, also known as the Macedonian Empire, was a great kingdom that spread from the Nile River in Egypt to the Indus River in India. While it was large and powerful, this kingdom surprisingly survived only thirty-six years, from 359 B.C. to 323 B.C., although its impact lasted far longer. The peak of this empire came shortly before its untimely end, when Phillip II launched the country into its prosperous period by introducing the gold coins and updating military tactics. After his untimely death, his son, Alexander the Great took the throne and expanded the empire. Alexander made the final push into India in 327 B.C., but died in Babylon in 323 B.C. He was successful in overthrowing the Persian Empire and further
