《旅游管理专业英语》（第二版） 讲义 Lesson05 Alexander the Great.docVIP

Alexander the Great, Emperor Born: 356 B.C. Birthplace: Pella, Death: 323 B.C. (cause uncertain) Best Known As: Conqueror of the ancient world Of all those who have set out to conquer the world, Alexander the Great came closest to finishing the job. The son of King Phillip II of Macedon, Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle and first led troops at age 18. After his fathers death he whipped the superpower Persians and conquered much of the civilized world. He died suddenly at age 33 after a bout of heavy drinking; some suggest he was poisoned, though no cause of death has