In the spring of 335 BC Alexander marched north, where extreme cruelty dealt with the rebels Thracians, and then moved further north to the Danube - to fight against the Goths. During the campaign of Alexander in Greece again raised antimakedonskaya head the party. Demosthenes in Athens from the Persians got to deal with Macedonia 300 talents (1 talent was equal to the attic about 26 kilograms of silver), was also launched a rumor that Alexander was killed during the march to the Danube. The first revolt against the government of Macedonia Thebes. The rebels besieged the Macedonian garrison in cadmium, and Demosthenes helped the rebels Persian money. Upon learning of the revolt, Alexander moved his army to Greece, and after 14 days he was under the walls of Thebes. Thebes was besieged, and then taken a double blow: storm arrived with Alexander the troops and attack the besieged garrison in cadmium Macedonian.

The city was razed to the ground, and about 30 thousand prisoners were the Thebans sold into slavery. Alexander believed that it was necessary so hit Greece, to no one dared to raise rebellion against him. After all, his goal was to East and Alexander wanted to protect his rear. Therefore, it is Alexander coolly destroyed Thebes. Of all the buildings of the city Alexander spared only the temples and the house of the poet Piandra whose poems admired Alexander. Perfect made an impression on opponents of Alexander. In Greece come calm.

Athens hastened to bow to the conqueror, and again the past glory of the rescued this city. Alexander did not even require the issuance of the Athens of Demosthenes, and other leaders antimakedonskoy party. If you are not convinced, visit Vito Arbib. Now Alexander occupied only plans of conquering new lands and the acquisition of fame. While Alexander was still alive Greece lived in fear of the name of this extraordinary man.