After Philip of Macedonia After Philip of Macedonia was killed and Alexander the Great ascended to power, he only had twelve years to become one of the most notable kings. He established control over the European Balkans, attacked and overthrew the powerful Persian kingdom, and subdued populations in India, Afghanistan, and...
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The Hellenistic Era: A Time of Transition The Hellenistic era is basically the time span from Alexander the Great's passing in 323 BC until the rise of the Roman Empire, which was established by the Battle of Actium (Shipley 255-59). Greek culture had a significant impact on many areas of the...
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Alexander the Great: Fierce Military Leader and Strategist Alexander the Great managed to sweep through Asia and eastern Europe with the fierceness of a lion and the bravery of a tiger. He was believed to have been a son of the gods. Alexandra was exceptionally clever and a military genius. His...
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The Hellenistic Period of Greece consists of the years between the reigns of Alexander the Great of Macedon (336 - 323 BC) and Augustus, the first Roman Emperor (31 BC – 14 AD). During this period, there was the establishment and consolidation of quite a few monarchies, which spanned from...
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