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Europe, the land of night,0 but by the fifth century b.c. They had come to recognize the third continent of Africa, which they named Libya. America and Australia were not to emerge until two millenniums had passed over; the Red Indians enjoyed their hunting-grounds as yet undisturbed by any white man, and even the Phoenician traders had caught up no story of the Australian aborigines. In the three continents which composed the Old World no one in Alexander''s time had any idea of the vast expanse of Africa or of the southern extension of India. The existence of China was unsuspected. While the Pillars of Hercules remained the western boundary of the world at the conqueror''s death. About a year after Alexander passed away, Pytheas, a Greek, sailed between the Pillars and cruised along the coast of France to Britain. He was probably the first of his countrymen to adventure so far.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the ancient Mediterranean, focusing on the life and times of Alexander the Great. It vividly portrays the geopolitical landscape of the 4th century BC, contrasting the limited geographical knowledge of the time with the ambitious expansionist aspirations of Alexander and his Macedonian predecessors. The author skillfully positions Alexander's conquests within the broader context of the historical struggle between East and West, tracing the legacy of conflict back to the Trojan War and the Persian invasions of Greece. The narrative explores the rise and fall of empires, from the Assyrians and Babylonians to the Medes and Persians, highlighting the pivotal role of figures like Cyrus the Great and Darius I in shaping the political landscape. This book delves into themes of power, ambition, and cultural exchange, examining the impact of Alexander's conquests on the spread of Greek culture and the fusion of Eastern and Western traditions. The author's insights into Alexander's complex character and his legacy as a military strategist, empire builder, and cultural icon offer a compelling portrait of a pivotal figure in history whose actions continue to resonate in the world today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330663226_0
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