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 world throughout this time, including Europe,…
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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 military battles gave him great prestige, wealth,…
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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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