CLAS 3020 Lecture 6: CLAS 3020 Lecture 6.docx
30 Sep 2013
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Eumenes of cardia most important non-macedonian to fight with philip and. Alexander was looked to for his character/personality. Known about in modern times, people still remember him over others. He leads by example so he takes a lot of risks. Within his forces he builds moral superiority, under his leadership nothing can stand against him. The effect of this is (30-40,000 men) alexander is able to conquer much of the eastern empire. Does something almost impossible to envision, he is unstoppable. One instance at tyre, alexander almost fails. Throughout his campaign any possible resistance or problem alexander takes on as a personal challenge (ex. Gordion knot) impregnable citadels, gaza was built high on a hill with a tel on top, When opponents fight they gain his respect once he is victor (ex. He sets an example, gets rid of the fear of being taken over, less resistant.
