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HI361F Alexander the Great	TuTh 3.40-5.00
Prof. Michael Arnush	Ladd 209 x5462
Email the class	Off. hrs. M9 TuTh11

PANEL DISCUSSION, FEBRUARY 18: 334-333 BCE

The Invasion of Asia Questions to consider: What were Alexander's motives for launching an invasion of Asia and the Persian Empire? Realistically, what were his chances of success? How do the sources assess this event? The Battle of Granicus What was Alexander's strategy in this first engagement of the Persian forces in Asia? What was the Persian strategy? More importantly, to what extent does this battle and the other events leading to his advance through Lycia and Pamphylia inform us about Alexander's long-range and specific planning for the invasion? How do the sources assess this event?