As King, Alexander undertook his father’s tactics. He wanted to show everyone he was just as great of a leader that his father was. SIn 334 BC, he pursued one of many measures his father had …show more content…
Alexander declared himself the king of Persia after having Darius captured and making him a fugitive.
Alexander was on his way to becoming the great king he’s known for being today. During his short lived time he accomplished many things. He founded twenty cities that bore his name. Most remarkable city is Alexandria in Egypt. Alexander died at the age of 32 in Babylon. The actual natural cause of his death is unknown but it suggest that the diseases malaria and typhoid fever could have played a role in his death.
Alexander the Great is ranked among the most influential people in history. He had an extreme impact on western and eastern civilization. The trade areas through Tibet and Afghanistan led to the expansion of trade routes between Europe and Asia also known today as the “Silk Routes”. The start of the routes did increase trade but it also allowed cultural and religious exchanges between the east and the west. Furthermore, Alexander laid the foundation in creating new political