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Today on Heroes in history, we are focusing on one of the greatest leaders in history, Alexander the Great.0:07
With me is ancient Greek historian Matthew Weber.0:16
Welcome to the show, Mr. Webber.0:20
It's great to be here.0:23
Often when we talk about great people in history, one of the first names that comes to our minds is Alexander the Great.0:25
What makes him so great?0:34
Well, there are many great leaders and conquerors throughout history, such as Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan.0:37
What makes Alexander III of Macedonia so exceptional is how he expanded his kingdom and entirely changed the map of the ancient world in little more than a decade.0:43
He was also a very young king and ruler.0:54
The young king of Macedonia was the ruler of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia.0:59
Yes, and at the time of his death at age 33, his empire stretched over three continents into India.1:06
He even had plans to expand into China, but his early death stopped him from accomplishing that.1:13
Did Alexander die in battle?1:18
Unlike most great military commanders, he did not.1:21
There are various opposing theories, but few facts about Alexander's death.1:24
Some say his opponents poisoned him, but the most probable theory is he died from illness and fever.1:29
How did Alexander keep his empire together?1:35
Alexander commanded his army with such success that they never lost a battle.1:39
People feared and respected him.1:44
He united his empire with trade and business, and he introduced the Greek language and culture throughout his empire.1:47
One of Alexander's teachers as a boy was the philosopher Aristotle, and he taught him all about the classical Greek ideals.1:54
Alexander was determined to spread Greek culture and language throughout the world.2:01
Well, he definitely accomplished that.2:06
That's all the time we have today.2:09
Thanks, Mr. Webber, for joining us.2:11
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