3 Minute History

152. The Rise of Alexander the Great (336 BC)


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The Rise of Alexander the Great is a story of a young man who became one of the most powerful and successful military leaders in history. Alexander was born in 356 BC in Pella, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia. His father, King Philip II, was a powerful and successful ruler who had conquered much of Greece and had plans to expand his empire further.

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3 Minute HistoryBy Norm Lee