...conquer a vast empire in a short period of time? Savaiki Sale Su’a History 3661 Brenden Bliss Aug 28, 2012 There are multiple factors that historians argue about how the expansion of Alexander’s Empire became rapid and effective. Most historians have labeled him “Alexander the Great” because of his ability to conquer a huge empire as well as a military commander that had never lost a battle. Alexander was only 10 when he tamed a fearful horse that captured the eye of his father Phillip who had this to say, “My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambition. Macedon is too small for you.” Alexander would grow up to be one of the world’s most legendary military commanders. His battlefield tactics are widely studied in military schools today. Within 13 years, Alexander conquered most of the known world with an empire that stretched 10,000 miles and encompassed the Mediterranean, most of Europe and touched the borders of India. However, there is still one question that most military commander would want to know, “How did he manage to conquer a huge empire in such a short period of time?” First, he should thank his father Phillip’s innovation and military for setting up the stage for his conquest. Second, Alexander’s early education jump started his character as a leader. Finally, Alexander’s psychological and social strategy helped bolster the rapid conquest. These above factors contribute to the spread of the Empire in a short period of only 13 years. King Phillip The...
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...Hogarth Blake Presents: Wonderful Ethiopians Of The Ancient Cushite Empire By Drusilla Dunjee Houston First published in 1926 This e-book was edited by Hogarth Blake Ltd Download this book and many more for FREE at: hh-bb.com hogarthblake@gmail.com ‘Wonderful Ethiopians Of The Ancient Cushite Empire’ by Drusilla Dunjee Houston Reproduction & duplication of this work for FREE is permitted. Refer to the terms & conditions page for more details. Terms & Conditions Scanned at sacred-texts.com, October, 2004. John Bruno Hare, redactor. This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was not renewed at the US Copyright Office in a timely fashion as required by law at the time. These files may be used for any non-commercial purpose, provided this notice of attribution is left intact in all copies and subject to the sacred texts Terms of Service at http://www.sacred-texts.com/tos.htm Hogarth Blake presents this e-book FREE of charge; it may be used for whatever purpose you see fit. The only limitations are that you may not decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, modify, create derivative works based upon, sell, publish, license or sub-license the work or any part of it without the express written consent of Hogarth Blake Ltd. The work is provided as is. Hogarth Blake Ltd. makes no guarantees or warranties as to the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of or results to be obtained from using the work via hyperlink or otherwise, and expressly...
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...Hogarth Blake Presents: Wonderful Ethiopians Of The Ancient Cushite Empire By Drusilla Dunjee Houston First published in 1926 This e-book was edited by Hogarth Blake Ltd Download this book and many more for FREE at: hh-bb.com hogarthblake@gmail.com ‘Wonderful Ethiopians Of The Ancient Cushite Empire’ by Drusilla Dunjee Houston Reproduction & duplication of this work for FREE is permitted. Refer to the terms & conditions page for more details. Terms & Conditions Scanned at sacred-texts.com, October, 2004. John Bruno Hare, redactor. This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was not renewed at the US Copyright Office in a timely fashion as required by law at the time. These files may be used for any non-commercial purpose, provided this notice of attribution is left intact in all copies and subject to the sacred texts Terms of Service at http://www.sacred-texts.com/tos.htm Hogarth Blake presents this e-book FREE of charge; it may be used for whatever purpose you see fit. The only limitations are that you may not decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, modify, create derivative works based upon, sell, publish, license or sub-license the work or any part of it without the express written consent of Hogarth Blake Ltd. The work is provided as is. Hogarth Blake Ltd. makes no guarantees or warranties as to the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of or results to be obtained from using the work via hyperlink or otherwise, and expressly...
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