Northern Greece: The Land that Made Alexander Great
Article in “The Saturday Evening Post” by Teresa Bitler
Young Alexander grew up in Pella, was taught by Aristotle, and learned to become the man who would conquer half the world. Today, you can visit the ancient sites that were part of this ruler’s formative years.
Alexander the Great stands as one of the more formidable figures in ancient history. By the time he was 30, he controlled one of the largest empires on Earth. During his reign, he never lost a battle. He was responsible for founding more than 20 cities, including Alexandria, and spreading aspects of Greek culture throughout his vast realms…
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