The briefness of Alexander's career.
Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years that he was actually engaged in performing the work of his life. Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action.
His brilliant exploits.
Notwithstanding the briefness of Alexander's career, he ran through, during that short period, a very brilliant series of exploits, which were so bold, so romantic, and which led him into such adventures in scenes of the greatest magnificence and splendor, that all the world looked on with astonishment¹ then, and mankind have continued to read the story since, from age to age, with the greatest interest and attention.
Character of Alexander. Mental and physical qualities.
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ALEXANDER'S END
CHAPTER XII - B.C. 326-319R
DETERIORATION OF CHARACTER
CHAPTER XI - B.C. 329
THE DEATH OF DARIUS
CHAPTER X - B.C. 330
THE GREAT VICTORY
CHAPTER IX - B.C. 331
ALEXANDER IN EGYPT
CHAPTER VIII - B.C. 332
THE SIEGE OF TYRE
CHAPTER VII - B.C. 333
DEFEAT OF DARIUS
B.C. 333
CAMPAIGN IN ASIA MINOR
B.C. 334-333
CROSSING THE HELLESPONT
B.C. 334
THE REACTION
B.C. 335
