Alexander the Great

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Philip's son Alexander was twenty years old when Philip died in 336 B. C. Alexander decided to carry out his father's plans and fight Persia. Alexander's first battle was at the river Granicus. Alexander won. Next Alexander went down the coast to Syria. He fought the Persian army and won again. Even though the Greeks won, Darius III, the king, was able to escape Alexander's army. Next Alexander went to Egypt. He founded the city of Alexandria. Next he headed north and fought Darius III at Gaugamela. Again Alexander won. Darius was also able to escape, but was later killed.

Alexander went to Persepolis. After feasting in the Persian palaces, he set them on fire. Then Alexander turned east, and fought his way all the way to India. At this point Alexander's army refused to go any further. Alexander died a short time later of fever. His army had fought for twelve years. 

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Flow Chart of Alexander the Great