Alexander The Great Legacy
The Persian empire at its peak has long been seen as one of the largest wholes during the classical era, and few have rivaled its size. The land that Alexander the Great was able to conquer, however, was one of the few that served as an appropriate challenge. Around the time of 338 B.C.E through 323 B.C.E., Alexander's collected mass was a whole. Of a Greek origin, Alexander was taught by Aristotle, the great philosopher, and it can be inferred that he used the strategic methods learned, among other things, to assist him during his expansion. It was short lived, however, when he died of an unknown cause at an early age of thirty-three. Even though his empire crumbled, his legacy lived on. Multiple cities, strongly influenced by Alexander, erected,
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At least twenty were named as such. The most important of these Alexandria cities was the one in Egypt. Here, many scholarly minds were put together, and revelations were made. In these cities, namely thought of as Greek cities if they had the necessary buildings, were housed elaborate public buildings, and populations that were a mix of Greeks and locals. These buildings, especially the theater, were all important features that built upon each other in entertaining the masses, along affecting dramatics, music, and literature. The grid plan, originally a Greek idea, was perfected around this time. With this plan, an air of order and structure was promoted. It was far easier to travel on these planned roads, which ran from north to south, and east to …show more content…
Grid plans are still used to this day as they were in the cities that were erected, important advancements made during this period of shared knowledge are used, and the blending of cultures that occurred can still be noticed today. Even though Alexander's empire was split, Greek's influence had already been spread. During his journey, he encouraged his men to marry the local women of the lands they passed through and conquered, thereby solidifying the influence that Greek culture would give, and ultimately his legacy. Some of the best known monuments and revolutionary ideals came about after Alexander's death, namely due to the diffusion of knowledge and
At least twenty were named as such. The most important of these Alexandria cities was the one in Egypt. Here, many scholarly minds were put together, and revelations were made. In these cities, namely thought of as Greek cities if they had the necessary buildings, were housed elaborate public buildings, and populations that were a mix of Greeks and locals. These buildings, especially the theater, were all important features that built upon each other in entertaining the masses, along affecting dramatics, music, and literature. The grid plan, originally a Greek idea, was perfected around this time. With this plan, an air of order and structure was promoted. It was far easier to travel on these planned roads, which ran from north to south, and east to …show more content…
Grid plans are still used to this day as they were in the cities that were erected, important advancements made during this period of shared knowledge are used, and the blending of cultures that occurred can still be noticed today. Even though Alexander's empire was split, Greek's influence had already been spread. During his journey, he encouraged his men to marry the local women of the lands they passed through and conquered, thereby solidifying the influence that Greek culture would give, and ultimately his legacy. Some of the best known monuments and revolutionary ideals came about after Alexander's death, namely due to the diffusion of knowledge and