Alexander ignored his advisers by his regard for all people with law and government.
Calculated Earth's circumference
Arguing against the common Greek-Barbarian dichotomy, suggesting a more inclusive view of humanity, which was a surprising philosophical stance for his time.
3rd century BCE (recounted by Strabo)
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