This period in Western history is arbitrarily dated as beginning with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and stretching into the early centuries of the common era.

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The death of Alexander the Great marks the beginning of the Hellenistic period, which refers to the spread of Greek culture and influence throughout the Mediterranean world after Alexander's conquests. The period lasted until the emergence of the Roman Empire in the early centuries CE.

This Period in Western History Is Arbitrarily Dated as Beginning