In 334 BCE, Alexander the Great launched his invasion of the Persian Empire, beginning a campaign that would last for over a decade. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Alexander's army was able to defeat the Persians in a series of battles, culminating in the decisive victory at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BCE.
Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire had a profound impact on the ancient world, spreading Greek culture and Hellenistic ideas throughout the Middle East and beyond. It also established Alexander as one of the greatest military commanders in history and laid the foundation for the Hellenistic period.
Works Cited:
Cartledge, Paul. Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past. Pantheon Books, 2004.
Green, Peter. Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age. Penguin Books, 2007.
