The Conquests and Legacy of Alexander the Great

Alexander III of Macedonia, often called Alexander the Great, is one of the most legendary people in our history and world history. His conquest and effort underwent a wide range of reactions, bringing new eras and ideas to the world. Alexander has won his position in world history, deserving its military power, idealism, heritage. During his life and rule, Alexander broke many kings and warlords throughout the ancient world, fought many wars, and won.

The importance of these conquests in conquering Alexander the Great and establishing hegemony of Western thought. Alexander the Great launched his military career in 340 BC, only 16 years old. His father, Philip II, left Alexandria who was in charge of Macedonia during the Eastern Byzantine campaign. - Alexander the Great, July 20, Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC. His father is King Philippe of Macedonia. His mother is Olympia, the daughter of King Late Epirus. Alexander is quite mature at his age. At the age of thirteen he started learning from Aristotle and was trained by other children. It was this time that he met his future best friend Hephaistion.

Alexander the Great became king after his father, Philip II 's death. Alexander began to conquer the Battle of Persian Empire 334 BC with Granicus. Alexander's unit destroyed the Persian army. A year after that, Alexander the Great defeated the Persian forces in the battle of Isas, and released Asia Minor Asia in Greece. Then he captured Syria and Egypt. Alexander built the city of Alexandria as the commercial center of Egypt. Alexandria has become one of the most important cities in the ancient world. Alexander the Great continued conquering the Persian Empire (in modern Pakistan, India and Iran). In 323 BC, Alexander planned to invade the southern part of the Arabian peninsula, but he died of illness