A Job Fit for a King
After succeeding his father King Philip II of Macedon, Alexander the Great began a remarkable reign as king that would see him conquer vast territories and establish his empire. As king, Alexander the Great had the responsibility of leading and governing his empire, which although not comparable to the end of his reign was still substantial. He was also responsible for maintaining the loyalty of his soldiers and administering justice to his subjects. Some records of when Alexander was alive give more context to what he did. The Diary and the Letters of Alexander the Great by Lionel Pearson explains "Alexander entrusted him with some interesting commissions - the restoration of the tomb of Cyrus the Elder and an investigation which seems to be connected with flood control in India", this quote tells of what Alexander had Ptolemy (one of Alexander's marshals) carry out giving a closer look of the inner workings of his army.
The Conquest of the Great
Alexander the Great's military conquests were extensive and far-reaching, expanding the Macedonian Empire to the edges of the known world at the time from Greece to India down to Egypt. His innovative tactics and strategies, combined with his leadership skills, enabled him to defeat powerful armies and conquer vast territories. Alexander the Great fought in numerous battles during his conquests, including the famous Battle of Issus and the Battle of Gaugamela.
Making Connections
These battles were fought against the Persian Empire and Alexander emerged victorious, ultimately conquering much of Persia. These conquests would ultimately lead to the trading of all sorts of things. As Anson says when explaining the purpose of Alexander’s Foundation of Alexandria "[h]e wished to create a great economic and cultural center or a naval base from which to control the Aegean, or simply to expand his prestige."