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==Conquest of Persia==

==Conquest of Persia==

In four years Alexander conquered the Phoenician cities of [[Tyre]] and [[Sidon]], the countries of [[Canaan]] and [[Egypt]], the Persian cities of [[Susa]] and [[Persepolis]], and many other lands. Wherever he went, Alexander triumphed and spread Greek language and culture. Palestine fell in 332, and Greek conquest and [[Hellenization]] became a new threat to [[Judaism]] and its traditions.  The Persians offered resistance to Alexander with massive armies in two great battles, the [[Battle of Issus]] in 333 and the [[Battle of Arbela]] in 331 both of which Alexander won.  The Persian capital was captured and sacked shortly after that.  Alexander wasn't satisfied with just conquering Persia.  He also wanted to conquer the unknown and continued east into [[India]].  Finally when he reached the [[Indus River]], his homesick army decided that they would go no farther. Alexander sadly withdraw from extending his military conquests and decided to set up a capital for his new empire in [[Babylon]]. He had never been defeated in battle.  Alexander sought to bring about a blending of Greek and Persian cultures, even encouraging his men to take Persian wives.

In four years Alexander conquered the Phoenician cities of [[Tyre]] and [[Sidon]], the countries of [[Canaan]] and [[Egypt]], the Persian cities of [[Susa]] and [[Persepolis]], and many other lands. Wherever he went, Alexander triumphed and spread Greek language and culture. Palestine fell in 332, and Greek conquest and [[Hellenization]] became a new threat to [[Judaism]] and its traditions.  The Persians first attempted to stop Alexander at the [[Battle of Granicus]] in 334 and then offered resistance to Alexander with massive armies in two great battles, the [[Battle of Issus]] in 333 and the [[Battle of Arbela]] in 331.  Alexander won every battle.  The failure of the huge battles left the Persians helpless.  The Persian capital was captured and sacked shortly after that.  Alexander wasn't satisfied with just conquering Persia.  He also wanted to conquer the unknown and continued east into [[India]].  Finally when he reached the [[Indus River]], his homesick army decided that they would go no farther. Alexander sadly withdraw from extending his military conquests and decided to set up a capital for his new empire in [[Babylon]]. He had never been defeated in battle.  Alexander sought to bring about a blending of Greek and Persian cultures, even encouraging his men to take Persian wives.

==Early Death==

==Early Death==