Alexander the Great

by Jacob Abbott Narrated by Harper Torres

Overview

"Alexander the Great was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20 and spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia, Central Asia, parts of South Asia, and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India12. Here are some key points about Alexander the Great: Military Conquests: Alexander was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders. His campaigns included victories at Issus and Gaugamela, where he overthrew Darius III and conquered the entire Achaemenid Empire. Education Education: Until the age of 16, Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle. Empire Building: He expanded his empire through relentless military campaigns, forging connections between different cultures and leaving a lasting impact on the regions he conquered. Alexander's Balkan campaign Legacy: Alexander's legacy extends beyond military conquests. He promoted the fusion of Greek and Persian cultures, leading to the Hellenistic period. His influence on art, architecture, and literature reverberated for centuries. Death of Alexander the Great Death: Alexander died in Babylon at the age of 32, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191184128
Publisher:	Manifold Media LLC
Publication date:	07/04/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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Tine Chapter III. The Reaction f I1HE country which was formerly occupied - by Macedon and the other states of Greece is now Turkey in Europe. In the northern part of it is a vast chain of mountains called now the Balkan. In Alexander's day it was Mount Hse- mus. This chain forms a broad belt of lofty and uninhabitable land, and extends from the Black Sea to the Adriatic. A branch of this mountain range, called Rho- dope, extends southwardly from about the middle of its length, as may be seen by the map. Rhodope separated Macedonia from a large and powerful country, which was occupied by a somewhat rude but warlike race of men. This country was Thrace. Thrace was one great fertile basin or valley, sloping toward the centei in every direction, so that all the streams from the mountains, increased by the rams which feD over the whole surface of the ground, flowed to gether into one river, which meandered through the center of the valley, and flowed out at lasl into the JEgean Sea. The name of this rivei nOebnu. ViJJey of tfa Dumb was the Hobrus. All th'e may be seen distinct lv upon the iim.it The Balkan, or Mount Rasmus, as it was then called, formed the great northern frontier of Maoedon and Thrace. From the summits of the range, looking northward, the eye surveyed a vast extent of land, constituting one of th Host extensive and fertile valleys on the globe rbnce. Revolt among the northern oattoM It was the valley :f the Danube. It was inhabited, in those days, by rude tribes whun the Greeks and Romans always designated as bar- tartans. They were, at any rate, wild and warlike, and, as they had not the art of writing, they have left us no records of their institutions or theirhistory. We know nothing of them, or of the other half-civilized nations that oc...

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