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Access demonetized content u0026 ad-free audiobooks at [ 🔗 Click ‼️ ] The History of Alexander is a biography by Jacob Abbott, part of his Makers of History series in the 19th century. It highlights Alexander the Great, a renowned ancient military leader. The book details Alexander s life from his birth in 356 BC as King Philip II s son, through his education by Aristotle, and his ascent to the Macedonian throne in 336 BC after his father s assassination. 00:00:00 The History of Alexander 00:01:48 1) HIS CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH. 00:24:52 2) BEGINNING OF HIS REIGN. 00:48:52 3) THE REACTION. 01:12:40 4) CROSSING THE HELLESPONT. 01:37:57 5) CAMPAIGN IN ASIA MINOR. 02:03:30 6) DEFEAT OF DARIUS. 02:25:45 7) THE SIEGE OF TYRE. 02:48:13 8) ALEXANDER IN EGYPT. 03:12:18 9) THE GREAT VICTORY. 03:36:44 10) THE DEATH OF DARIUS. 04:01:04 11) DETERIORATION OF CHARACTER. 04:20:08 12) ALEXANDER S END. Notably, the biography centers on Alexander s conquests, beginning with his victory over King Darius III at the Battle of Issus in 333 BC, propelling him to conquer the Persian Empire. He founded Alexandria in Egypt and expanded eastward, triumphing at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC. Though his Indian campaign met challenges, mutiny, and retreat, he returned to Babylon and died in 323 BC at 32. Jacob Abbott s narrative captures Alexander s strategies, character, and historical impact. However, readers should consider modern scholarship for a broader perspective on Alexander s life and legacy. Studying Alexander the Great offers insights into ancient military strategies, leadership, and the impact of individual actions on history. His conquests shaped cultures, politics, and empires, providing valuable lessons in ambition, diplomacy, and the complexities of power dynamics that remain relevant for understanding historical and contemporary world affairs.

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