The former king of Macedonia built a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and even part of India.
, his father, Phillip II, hired the famous tutor when Alexander was 13 to teach ethics, politics and debate. “It was during such period that Alexander obtained significant theoretical foundation of his later conquest of the world,” writes the study’s author., he immediately took over as king. Already a military victor with many battles under his belt, the newly crowned monarch marched on — collecting revolting Greek city-states like Thessaly and Athens, which had fallen outside the reign.
, Alexander used propaganda to sell the war to the ancient Greeks, marketing “the war to the mainland Greeks as a revenge campaign …. to avenge the wrongs committed in the Persian Wars 150 years before.”With Greek backing, he set out to overtake the great Achaemenid Empire, a nearly 200-year-old civilization founded by Cyrus the Great in modern-day Iran. By 330 B.C., Alexander had succeeded in bringing its king, Darius III, to his knees.
, "Having defeated Darius III in the battle of Gaugamela, Alexander proclaimed himself king of Asia, claiming the right to rule the Persian Empire.”Among Alexander the Great’s most famous accomplishments was the founding of the city that bears his name. Alexandria, founded around 332 B.C., was among the most sophisticated cities in the ancient world. An important naval port and center of Greek culture, it contained a multitude of Greek statues erected under the rule of Alexander.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Ohio authorities investigate mysterious death of mom who vanished in 2017: 'Someone knows what happened'Ohio police are investigating the mysterious death of a woman who disappeared in 2017 and whose remains were recently found.
Weiterlesen »
Ex-NFL player Charles Johnson's mysterious death baffles community: 'It doesn't make any sense'Two months after ex-NFL receiver Charles Johnson was found dead in a hotel room, the community he left behind is still waiting for answers.
Weiterlesen »
Chrissy Teigen Posted Screenshots Of The Hate Comments She Found About Herself While On Glamour Magazine's Instagram Of Her'I knew this would happen, and honestly I’ve already seen you do your worst, so if this makes you feel better, great.'
Weiterlesen »
Royal gift or 'stolen' gem? Calls for UK to return 500 carat Great Star of Africa diamondCalls are growing in South Africa for Britain's royal family to return the world's largest known clear-cut diamond in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Weiterlesen »
Queen's death prompts questions about Kohinoor, Great Star of Africa diamondsQuestions surrounding rare diamonds that are centerpieces of the British crown jewels have emerged in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Weiterlesen »
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen Fuel 'Toy Story' Sequel Rumors with Mystery Breakfast'Toy Story' could be getting a new sequel ... because of a mysterious breakfast date.
Weiterlesen »