Tell about the Persians, Alexander the Great, and their relationship.
by Sam Green
"Reading some Western history books, one might be forgiven for thinking that the Persians existed to be conquered by Alexander." Specifically, the Persians viewed him as an accursed man. One of the causes for him being viewed as evil is his drunken destroying of Persepolis after some goading by his friends. The Greek would call it the first of many invasions and crusades to bring civilization and culture to the Barbaric East. Funny enough, the Persians weren't really worth conquering. Even though it was the greatest empire at the time, it was uncivilized. On top of that, during the Pelopenisian War, they were smart enough to turn Athens and Sparta on each other, making Greece destroy itself. To the Persians, Alexander was a horrible man that ruined what they could have been.
Q1. What is the basic Western perception of Alexander the Great?
"Reading some Western history books, one might be forgiven for thinking that the Persians existed to be conquered by Alexander."
Q2. Why did he destroy Persepolis?
It was at his friends' suggestion while he was drunk.
Q3. What is the "Greek version" of Alexander's conquest of Persia?
The cover up was that it was part of crusades.
Q4. What was Persia's actual standing in the world like?
They were an uncivilized empire.
Q5. How did the Persians gain advantage in the Peloponnesian War?
They turned the Spartans on the Athens through payments. They also used Greek mercenaries.
Q6. How do the Persians portray Alexander?
They see him as a peice of filth on the face of the Earth.
They see him as a peice of filth on the face of the Earth.
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