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The paper covers the role of Alexander the Great's father, Philip of Macedon, Alexander's quick response after Philip's death and the decisive subjugation of Greece. The paper describes the conquest of Persia, campaigns into India, and why Alexander had to turn back. The paper also discusses the death and historical significance of Alexander.

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"Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military commanders and conquerors who has ever lived. In a period of only twelve years, he conquered nearly the entire Middle East, creating an empire that stretched from Greece to Egypt, Iran and the northwest part of India. By the time he died when he was only thirty-three, he ruled most of the world known to Greeks and their neighbors at that time. His enormous empire broke apart..."

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