The briefness of Alexander's career.--His brilliant exploits.--Character of Alexander.--Mental and physical qualities.--Character of the Asiatic and European civilization.--Composition of Asiatic and European armies.--King Philip.--Extent of Macedon.--Olympias.--The young prince Alexander.--Ancient mode of warfare.--Ancient and modern military officers.--Alexander's nurse.--Alexander's education.--Lysimachus.--Homer.--Aristotle.--Alexander's copy of Homer.--Alexander's energy and ambition.--The Persian embassadors.--Stories of the embassadors.--Maturity of Alexander's mind.--Secret of Alexander's success.--The story of Bucephalus.--Philip condemns the horse.--Alexander desires to mount him.-…
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