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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, born in July 356 BC and died in June 323 BC, was a renowned military commander and politician in ancient Greece. Through a series of conquests, he established the vast Alexander Empire, which spread Greek culture to the East and had a profound impact on the world. more

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Book:Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle: Between the Years 1826 and 1836 ...
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