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Diogenes’ encounters with Alexander the Great are legendary

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Diogenes' encounters with Alexander the Great are legendary, showcasing his fearless defiance of authority and

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Alexander’s attitude towards Persian culture and its assimilation

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Alexander's attitude towards Persian culture and its assimilation into his empire was met with mixed reactions from the Greeks.

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Alexander the Great founded or renamed numerous cities

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Throughout his extensive campaigns, Alexander the Great founded or renamed numerous cities, each with its own unique significance.

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The death of Alexander the Great’s son Alexander IV

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The death of Alexander the Great's son Alexander IV, tragically marked the end of an illustrious dynasty and the beginning of a turbulent era.

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Roxana was a princess who Alexander the Great married

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Roxana was a princess who Alexander the Great married, one of the most famous conquerors in history. She was the mother their son Alexander IV

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The Argead dynasty was an ancient Greek royal lineage

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The Argead dynasty was an ancient Greek royal lineage that played a central role in the history of Macedon.

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More Greeks fought for Persia than alongside Alexander

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A surprising historical fact is that more Greeks fought for Persia than alongside Alexander the Great. One notable example is Memnon of Rhodes

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Alexander’s Tactical Brilliance at Gaugamela

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Alexander's Tactical Brilliance at Gaugamela exemplifies his unmatched ability to strategically exploit the battlefield's terrain.

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Alexander’s role in the Battle of Issus was pivotal

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Alexander's role in the Battle of Issus was pivotal, as his strategic brilliance and personal bravery turned the tide of the conflict.

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Division of Alexander the Great’s Empire known as the Diadochi

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The Division of Alexander the Great's Empire known as the Diadochi, led to a complex and turbulent era of power struggles among his generals.

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