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This allowed for Hellenistic culture to become widespread. From age 13 to 16 he was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotlewho inspired his interest in philosophy, medicine, and scientific investigation. As a teenager, Alexander became known for his exploits on the battlefield. While in BabylonAlexander became ill after a prolonged banquet and drinking bout, and on June 13,he died at age There was much speculation about the cause of death, and the most popular theories claim that he either contracted malaria or typhoid fever or that he was poisoned. While he could be ruthless and impulsive, Alexander was also charismatic and sensible. His troops were extremely loyal, believing in him throughout all hardships. Hugely ambitious, Alexander drew inspiration from His Conquest gods AchillesHeraclesand Dionysus. He also displayed a deep interest in learning and encouraged the spread of Hellenistic culture. Two years later he commanded the left wing at His Conquest Battle of Chaeroneain which Philip defeated the allied Greek states, His Conquest displayed personal courage in breaking the Sacred Band of Thebes, an elite military corps composed of pairs of lovers. Shortly afterward, father and son were reconciled and Alexander returned, but his position as heir was jeopardized. He then marched south, recovered a wavering Thessalyand at an assembly of the Greek League of Corinth was appointed generalissimo for the forthcoming invasion of Asiaalready planned and initiated by Philip. Meanwhile, a rumour of his death had precipitated a revolt of Theban democrats; other Greek states favoured Thebesand the Atheniansurged on by Demosthenesvoted help. The other Greek states were cowed by this severity, and Alexander could afford to treat Athens leniently. Macedonian garrisons were His Conquest in CorinthChalcisand the Cadmea the citadel of Thebes. From his accession Alexander had His Conquest his mind on the Persian expedition. He had grown up to the idea. Moreover, His Conquest needed the wealth of Persia if he was to maintain the army built by Philip and pay off the talents he owed. The exploits of the Ten Thousand, Greek soldiers of fortune, and His Conquest Agesilaus of Spartain successfully campaigning in Persian territory had revealed the vulnerability of the Persian empire. With a good cavalry force Alexander could expect to defeat any Persian army. In spring he crossed the Dardanellesleaving Antipaterwho had already faithfully served his father, as his deputy in Europe with over 13, men; he himself commanded about 30, foot and over 5, cavalry, of whom nearly 14, were Macedonians and about 7, allies sent by the Greek League. This army was to prove remarkable for its balanced combination of His Conquest. Much work fell on the lightarmed Cretan and Macedonian His Conquest, Thracians, and the Agrianian javelin men. But in pitched battle the striking force was the cavalryand the core of the army, should the issue still remain undecided after the cavalry charge, was the infantry phalanx9, strong, armed with foot His Conquest and shields, and the 3, men of the royal battalions, His Conquest hypaspists. The army was accompanied by surveyors, engineers, architects, scientists, court His Conquest, and historians; from the outset Alexander seems to have envisaged an unlimited operation. This victory exposed western Asia Minor to the Macedonians, and most cities hastened to open their gates. His Conquest tyrants were expelled and in contrast to His Conquest policy in Greece democracies were installed. But the cities remained de His Conquest under Alexander, His Conquest his appointment of Calas as satrap of Hellespontine Phrygia reflected his claim to succeed the Great King of Persia. In Caria His Conquest, Halicarnassus resisted and was stormed, His Conquest Adathe widow and sister of the satrap Idrieus, adopted Alexander as her son and, after expelling her brother Pixodarus, Alexander restored her His Conquest her satrapy. Some parts of Caria held out, however, until In winter — Alexander conquered western Asia Minor, subduing the hill tribes of Lycia and Pisidiaand in spring he advanced along the coastal road to His Conquestpassing the cliffs of His Conquest Climax, thanks to a fortunate change of wind. At Gordium in Phrygiatradition records his His Conquest of the Gordian knotwhich could only be loosed by the man His Conquest was to rule Asia; but this His Conquest may be apocryphal or at least distorted. At this point Alexander benefitted from the sudden death of Memnonthe competent Greek commander of the Persian fleet. Turning, Alexander found Darius drawn up along the Pinarus River. In the battle that followed, Alexander won a decisive victory. From Issus His Conquest marched south into Syria and Phoeniciahis object being to isolate His Conquest Persian fleet from its bases and so to destroy it as an effective fighting force. In reply to His Conquest letter from Darius offering peace, Alexander replied arrogantly, recapitulating the historic wrongs of Greece His Conquest demanding unconditional surrender to himself as lord of Asia. He His Conquest prepared to use all methods of siegecraft to take it, but the Tyrians resisted, holding out for seven months. In the meantime winter — the Persians had counterattacked by land in Asia Minor—where they were defeated His Conquest Antigonusthe satrap of Greater Phrygia—and by sea, recapturing a number of cities and islands. While the siege of Tyre was in progress, His Conquest sent a new offer: he would pay a huge ransom of 10, talents for his family and cede all his lands west of the Euphrates.