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Who Was Alexander the Great? (Who Was?)

by Kathryn Waterfield

4.8 out of 5

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Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history. He conquered a vast empire that stretched from Greece to India. This book tells the story of his life and his conquests.

Early Life

Alexander was born in Pella, Greece, in 356 BC. His father was Philip II of Macedon, and his mother was Olympias. Alexander was a brilliant student, and he was tutored by Aristotle. He was also a skilled athlete, and he excelled in horsemanship and hunting.

Military Career

Alexander began his military career at the age of 18, when he led the Macedonian army in the Battle of Chaeronea. The Macedonians defeated the Athenians and Thebans, and Alexander became the ruler of Greece. He then began a series of conquests that would eventually lead to the creation of his vast empire.

Alexander's first major conquest was the Persian Empire. He defeated the Persian king Darius III at the Battle of Issus in 333 BC. He then conquered Egypt and Babylonia. In 326 BC, he crossed the Indus River and invaded India. He eventually reached the Punjab, where he defeated the Indian king Porus.

Alexander's empire was one of the largest in history. It stretched from Greece to India, and it included parts of Africa and Asia. Alexander was a brilliant military strategist, and he was undefeated in battle. He was also a skilled diplomat, and he was able to win the loyalty of his soldiers and the people he conquered.

Death

Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BC, at the age of 32. The cause of his death is unknown, but it is possible that he died from malaria or typhoid fever. Alexander's empire was divided among his generals, and it eventually collapsed.

Legacy

Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. He was a brilliant strategist, and he was undefeated in battle. He also founded one of the largest empires in history. Alexander's legacy continues to inspire people today.

Who Was Alexander the Great? (Who Was?)

by Kathryn Waterfield

4.8 out of 5