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Which work by Xenophon inspired Alexander the Great?

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Cyropaedia, Xenophon's historical novel about the Persian king Cyrus the Great, served as a significant inspiration for Alexander the Great. Alexander was deeply influenced by Cyrus's leadership, military strategy, and vision of a vast empire. He studied Cyropaedia extensively, using it as a guide for his own conquests. Alexander's emulation of Cyrus's example shaped his own military campaigns and his ambition to establish a global empire.
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