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A Short History of the World Chapter 26 - The Empire of Alexander the Great
In which the careful rise of Macedonia under King Philip transforms Greek warfare and unites Greece, setting the stage for his son Alexander to embark on an ambitious campaign across Asia. This young conqueror’s swift campaigns dissolve the Persian Empire, spread Hellenic influence through founding cities, and attempt to blend East and West, though his sudden death leaves an empire destined for fragmentation.
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