The Decisive Battles of World History

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history is termed the Hellenistic era because of the domination of

Greek, or Hellenic, culture.

x If not for Alexander’s victory at Gaugamela, Greek civilization

might never have spread beyond the boundaries of Greece and,

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Western civilization.

Engels, Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army.

Fox, Alexander the Great.

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Heckel and Jones, Macedonian Warrior.

Sekunda and Warry, Alexander the Great.

1. How much of Alexander’s success do you think was the result of
   Philip’s actions?


2. How much of a role did Alexander’s personality play in his success?

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