HIST 010 Lecture 6: 4th century, 300s BCE Alexander
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Alexander conquered the biggest empire (up till this time) Ended struggle between persians and greeks (2 centuries before) Background: 479 bce- greeks won the persian war and drove out the persians. Greeks were free to develop a free and independent civilization. However, unable to unify greece b/c of rivalry between city-states (spent most their time after attacking one another) despite sharing a language, culture, history, and a religion. Ultimately, polis failed b/c it didn"t unify or bring a peaceful greece. Wars between each other lasted for ~1 century. Unity of greece would come from macedonia (part of greece, but outside of the polis world) Macedonia was one of the few kingdoms left in greece. Philip ii (359-336 bce) made macedonia the greatest power in greece. Lead army from the front lines (common for macedonian kings) Treated greece well: allowed them to run their own internal affairs in return for peace between the city-states and contribution from.
