Alexander the Great was a highly influential man of history who not only introduced and defined what it means to be a great conqueror, but he also played a significant role in connecting Eastern and Western Europe by encouraging cultural exchange and trade. He was a powerful conqueror, leader, and appreciator of Greek culture. For this reason he greatly impacted the history of Western Civilization through his multiple conquests and establishment of new cities, both of which spread Greek culture across Eurasia and brought upon the Hellenistic era. Alexander was bound for greatness from the start, being that his teacher was Aristotle and his father, Phillip II, was a successful conqueror. In his twenties, Alexander led a series of conquests across the continent and gained control over many empires such as Persia, Egypt and India. Many changes were made as a result of these conquests, including the introduction of Greek cultural aspects across European empires and the establishment of a new, powerful Greece. …show more content…
This spread of Greek language, philosophy, and other cultural features lived on even after Alexander the Great’s death in 323 B.C.E. and became known as the Hellenistic era. Alexander also created cities during his journeys across the continent which further facilitated the spread of Greek culture by becoming diverse and cultural places. Examples of Greece's strong influence on parts of the world include the use of Greek literature in Persian philosophy and writing, the construction of a highly important educational center of the ancient world , The Great Library at Alexandria, Egypt, and the appearance of Greek theater in Middle Eastern