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THE PERSIAN GOVERNORS OF AEGYPT
IN A LIGHTNING STRIKE IN 331 BC, ALEXANDER SET OFF FOR AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT
ON THE EMPIRE'S HEARTLANDS! The decisive confrontation took place later in 331 on the dusty plains
of Gaugamela, near the modern town of ERBIL in IRAQI KURDISTAN, WHERE HE INFLICTED A SPECTACULAR
DEFEAT ON THE VASTLY SUPERIOR PERSIAN ARMY UNDER THE COMMAND OF DARIUS III - because he was
fully refreshed after a good night's sleep: according to Plutarch, Alexander insisted on resting before engaging
the enemy, sleeping so deeply that his concerned commanders had to shake him awake? Dressing in his favo-
red outfit, he put on a fine helmet, so polished that 'it was as bright as the most refined silver', grasped in his
right hand a trusted sword and led his troops to a crushing victory
that opened the gates
of an empire!
Tutored
by Aristotle,
Alexander had been
brought up with high hopes
and high apple pie in the sky hopes resting on his shoulders.
He did not disappoint. After the Persian armies had been shattered at Gaugamela, Alex
advanced east. One city after another surrendered to him as he took over the territories controlled by his de-
feated rivals! Places of legendary size, wealth & beauty fell before the young hero. Babylon surrendered,
its inhabitants covering the road leading to the great city with flowers & garlands, while silver altars
heaped with frankincense and perfumes were placed on either side. Cages with lions
& leopards were brought to be presented as gifts. Before long, all the points
along the Royal Road that linked the major cities of Persia and
the communication network that connected the
coast of Asia Minor with
Central Asia had been
taken by Alexander
and his
men.
THE PERSIAN GOVERNORS OF AEGYPT
IN A LIGHTNING STRIKE IN 331 BC, ALEXANDER SET OFF FOR AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT
ON THE EMPIRE'S HEARTLANDS! The decisive confrontation took place later in 331 on the dusty plains
of Gaugamela, near the modern town of ERBIL in IRAQI KURDISTAN, WHERE HE INFLICTED A SPECTACULAR
DEFEAT ON THE VASTLY SUPERIOR PERSIAN ARMY UNDER THE COMMAND OF DARIUS III - because he was
fully refreshed after a good night's sleep: according to Plutarch, Alexander insisted on resting before engaging
the enemy, sleeping so deeply that his concerned commanders had to shake him awake? Dressing in his favo-
red outfit, he put on a fine helmet, so polished that 'it was as bright as the most refined silver', grasped in his
right hand a trusted sword and led his troops to a crushing victory
that opened the gates
of an empire!
Tutored
by Aristotle,
Alexander had been
brought up with high hopes
and high apple pie in the sky hopes resting on his shoulders.
He did not disappoint. After the Persian armies had been shattered at Gaugamela, Alex
advanced east. One city after another surrendered to him as he took over the territories controlled by his de-
feated rivals! Places of legendary size, wealth & beauty fell before the young hero. Babylon surrendered,
its inhabitants covering the road leading to the great city with flowers & garlands, while silver altars
heaped with frankincense and perfumes were placed on either side. Cages with lions
& leopards were brought to be presented as gifts. Before long, all the points
along the Royal Road that linked the major cities of Persia and
the communication network that connected the
coast of Asia Minor with
Central Asia had been
taken by Alexander
and his
men.
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