Alexander the Great spread Greek culture throughout his empire from "summary" of The Life of Greece by Will Durant
Alexander the Great, a man of unparalleled ambition and military genius, embarked on a conquest that extended from Greece to Egypt, Persia, and India. During his campaigns, he not only sought to conquer lands and establish his dominance but also had a vision of spreading Greek culture to the far corners of his empire. This vision was not merely a byproduct of his conquests but a deliberate and calculated effort to imbue the diverse peoples under his rule with the values, language, art, and philosophy of Greece.
Alexander understood the power of culture as a unifying force that could transcend geographical boundaries and create a sense of shared identity among his subjects. By promoting Greek language as the lingua franca of his empire, he facilitated communication and fostered a sense of commonality among the diverse populations that now fell under his rule. This linguistic unity served as a foundation for the spread of Greek ideas, literature, and learning to regions that had never before been exposed to the Hellenic civilization.
In addition to establishing Greek as the official language of his empire, Alexander also encouraged the adoption of Greek customs, traditions, and religious practices. He founded numerous cities named a...
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