Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great (356–323 bc) King of Macedonia (336–323 bc), considered the greatest conqueror of classical times. Son of
Philip II of Macedonia and tutored by
Aristotle, Alexander rapidly consolidated Macedonian power in Greece. In 334 bc, he began his destruction of the vast Achaemenid Persian Empire, conquering
w Asia Minor and storming Tyre in 332 bc. He subdued Egypt and occupied Babylon, marching
n in 330 bc to Media, and then conquering central Asia in 328 bc. In 327 bc, Alexander invaded India but the threat of mutiny prevented him from advancing beyond the Punjab. He died in Babylon, planning new conquests in Arabia. Although his empire did not outlive him, for he left no heir, he was chiefly responsible for the spread of Greek civilization in the Mediterranean and
w Asia.
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Alexander III, Tsar of Russia 1881-1889: John Etty assesses the historical significance of one of the lesser known Tsars.(PROFILES IN POWER)(Biography)
Magazine article from: History Review; 3/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...significance in his own right. Alexander and the Romanovs Alexander III of Russia was born on 26th...he grew up to be a man of great physical strength. Everything...Stories circulated about Tsar Alexander bending (and then restraightening...
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Alexander the Great: He conquered half of the known world when he was barely out of his teens. (World history).
Magazine article from: Junior Scholastic; 11/12/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...would earn him the title "Alexander the Great." SCENE 1 Narrator A: As a boy, Alexander loves philosophy--the...a funeral worthy of a great ruler. Narrator C: But...of the killers escape. Alexander: Prepare the army. We...
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ALEXANDER SCORES BEST FOR CHRIST.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 6/27/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...the 24-year-old Alexander will have his biggest...testimony during the Greater Cincinnati/Northern...Paul Brown Stadium. Alexander is humbled that mission...the tunnel.'' Shaun Alexander spends most of his offseason...He was to arrive in Greater Cincinnati today, with...
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ALEXANDER TAKES HANDOFF FROM GOD EX-BOONE GREAT WILL TESTIFY SUNDAY.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY); 6/27/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...the 24-year-old Alexander will have his biggest...testimony during the Greater Cincinnati/Northern...Paul Brown Stadium. Alexander is humbled that mission...the tunnel.'' Shaun Alexander spends most of his offseason...He was to arrive in Greater Cincinnati today, with...
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Why Alexander was not so great on television
Magazine article from: The Spectator; 8/8/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...2 series, In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great. I select some moments. The...programme began in ancient Macedonia, Alexander's home. Cue mountains, and...on the bouzouki, proving that Alexander's exploits lived on in folk...
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ALEXANDER REGRETS `STAB' COMMENTS.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 1/4/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...go and smooth it out." But Alexander also said there is no need...team achieving its goal caught Alexander by surprise. "I was amazed...said. "There were 100,000 great things that this game did for...round playoff game, while Alexander set club records for rushing...
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Lamar Alexander's Plans
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 1/10/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...Education Department. Under Alexander, work is well underway on...innovators to develop what Alexander calls "break-the- mold...schools. None of this has made a great splash in Washington, which...circles of community leaders Alexander's gift for communication...
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'ALEXANDER' NOT SO GREAT\ LAME DIALOGUE GETS IN WAY OF THE ACTION.(Living)(Movie review)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 11/24/2004; 700+ words
; ...Lemire Associated Press Far from great, "Alexander" sporadically lumbers toward...Then again, nothing about "Alexander" feels like a Stone film, at...Amores Perros" and "8 Mile," "Alexander" lacks the daring and stylistic...
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"ALEXANDER'; OXFORD HISTORIAN KEPT HIS EYE ON THE CUT AND THRUST.(CNY)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 11/23/2004; 700+ words
; ...biography of Alexander the Great, British historian...one of Alexander the Great's crack cavalry riders...whose respected "Alexander the Great" (Penguin, $15...impact of dust was far greater. It added to the confusion...difficult. Certainly, Alexander spearheads the ...
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Alexander: From Asterisk to Exclamation Point
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 2/18/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...difference." As for Clinton, Alexander calls him a man "who felt...At a time when the greatest difficulty we have is teaching...of the United States." Alexander communications director Mark Merritt said Alexander's remarks are not a veiled...
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Alexander the Great
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Alexander the Great Born: September 20, 356 b.c.e...b.c.e. Babylon Macedonian king Alexander the Great was one of the best-known...ancient world. Education by tutors Alexander was born in 356 b.c.e. to King...
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Alexander, Grover Cleveland
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
...baseball player G rover Cleveland Alexander serves as an icon for his generation...was far from that — Alexander was a product of the times...divorces from the same woman, the Great Depression, and ill health...dictated to him. Above all, Alexander was a phenomenal pitcher with...
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Alexander of Tralles
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
...his book About the Urine . Alexander ’ s style is justly...pompously, however, Moreover, Alexander – like all other...x2013; was uncritical of a great deal of the older medical literature...provide a measure by which Alexander may be objectively evaluated...
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Alexander, Arthur
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...tracked him down in 1991 that Alexander began performing again. After...Line in September of 1991, Alexander agreed to go back to the recording...x201C; The fans always was great, ” he told Chris...semiprofessional musician, Alexander grew up in a segregated South...
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Alexander Technique
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
...of the nineteenth century, Alexander became a pioneer in body...dancers sought guidance from Alexander to overcome physical complaints...their performances. Soon a great number of people sought help...disorders. Benefits Because the Alexander technique helps students improve...
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