Alexander The Great: Spreading Greek Culture

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You mentioned some great key qualities that are related to Alexander the Great. He definitely made an impact on civilization throughout his lifetime. One of the more interesting points, in my view, that people may not associate with him is the spreading of various cultures. Though he did conquer a vast amount of land, he also spread various attributes to the Greek culture throughout the areas he conquered. Some historians believe that spreading Greek culture was the purpose of his reign (Duiker and Spielvogel). You also brought up some intriguing points about what the great means and how Alexander the Great might not have actually been great. A reason that he might not be considered great is the methods he used to conquer land;

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