What was the military achievements of Alexander the Great?
After his father Philip's murder, he suppressed an uprising of the Greek city-states in mainland Greece.
In a ten year campaign he took over the Persian Empire.
His next ambition to take over western Europe was frustrated by his early death.
Who was king Alexander the great of Great Britain?
There is no such person. However there were three Kings of Scots called Alexander.
Did Alexander the Great ever live in turkey?
Alexander spent about 18 months campaigning through Asia Minor (the equivalent of modern day Turkey). He landed in Asia at Troy, conducted a series of battles (Granicus and Issus) and sieges e.g. Miletus, Halicarnassus, Sagalassos on his way through the landscape that makes up Turkey today. Having won the battle of Issus, near Iskenderun, he marched south entering the equivalent of modern day Syria.
The archaeologist and travel writer, Peter Sommer, describes his 2,000 mile walk retracing Alexander the Great's route in Turkey, which also includes a map showing Alexander's journey.
Why did a new class of wealthy Romans emerge after the conquest?
The equites were an entrepreneurial class of bankers, moneylenders, merchants, investors of shipping and mining, public works contractors, and (during the late republican period) tax collectors. Thy were the second highest order in Roman society. They did not emerge after the conquests. They existed before the conquests and became wealthy during the conquests (these occurred over many centuries).
Did Alexander's empire continue to grow after his death?
Alexander's empire did not grow because after he died his generals seized control of the provinces, turning them into kingdoms of their own. After much infighting, the main kingdoms were Egypt, Syria Pergamon and Macedonia.
Cassander was a prominent figure in ancient Macedonian history, known as one of the generals of Alexander the Great. After Alexander's death in 323 BC, Cassander became a key player in the ensuing power struggles, ultimately seizing control of Macedonia and declaring himself king. He is noted for his rivalry with other successors, particularly for his conflict with the regent Perdiccas and his role in the downfall of Alexander's family. Cassander's reign was marked by efforts to consolidate power and establish his legacy in the wake of Alexander's empire.
What is Alexander is best known for?
What modern countries make up the eastern boreders of Alexander's Empire in 323 BC?
Alexander's Empire extended to what is now India on the east. After his death, however, his empire got carved up by three of his more ambitious generals. Antigonus became king of Macedonia and took controlof the Greek city-states. Ptolemy seized Egypt. Seleucus took the majority of the old Persian Empire, which became known as the Seleucid kingdom.
What did Alexander the great armor look like and what was it related to?
it was related to Achilles and it had a carving of Achilles on it is what i learned in social studies.
also has any one heard of the trombone cover of carry on wayward son by maniacal 4 trombone quartet. sorry this is just random
No one discovered India.. the civilization is one of the oldest history has ever seen.
Vasco da Gama discovered a sea route to India in order to boost trade in 1492.
What happened to Greek democratic practices when Philip of Macedonia conquered Greece?
By the time Philip gained control of the Greek city-states, the failures of direct democracy (liberalism & mob rule) had reduced the number and scope of democratic governments. This saw resurgence in monarchy, oligarchy and tyrannies. Democracies existed at the pleasure of the king and then his son Alexander, and then their successor generals split the empire into kingdoms of their own.
Tolerance of religion and migration helped the process of cultural diffusion in the Roman Empire. Although the criteria for being considered Roman were forced on many of these people, their unique cultures were not rejected.
What was Alexanders greatest legacy?
There isn't a particular legacy is known for for he was truly great but on of his legacies was when he conquered half of
the known world when he was in his thirties, also there was th gordian knot which was a large knot that was untiable but Alexander found a lupol (he slices it in two with his sword)
Who was Philip II of Macedon was greatly influenced by?
Philip spent three years, from 368 to 365 BC, as a hostage in Thebes. This time was well-spent, as it was in Thebes that Philip learned about military strategy from the work of Epaminondas, one of the greatest generals of the day.
Who was the king after Alexander the great?
he was Alexander the third his successor was Alexander the forth.
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Alexander the fourth was the 13-year old son of Alexander the Great