Alexander the great's legacy is both far reaching and profound. First, his father was able to unite the greek city-states, and alexander destroyed the persian empire forever. The wars of alexander the great were a series of conquests and military campaigns carried out by alexander iii of macedon from 336 to 323 bc.

Timeline of events in the life of alexander the great, also known as alexander iii or alexander of macedonia. In his short life (356Ò€323 bce) he conquered an enormous range of landsÒ€from Ò€¦ Read a biography about alexander the great from his early life to becoming a military leader. How did he change the nature of the ancient world?