They destroyed and burned the city. With Israel and Judah out of the way, the leaders of Tyre wanted to establish overland trade routes to the East. It featured a previously unassailable city fighting against the pride and determination of Alexander the Great and his professional army. As far as great sieges go, the Siege of Tyre is one of the more unique ones. As far as great sieges go, the Siege of Tyre is one of the more unique ones. In the 9th year of Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar made a 4th expedition against Jerusalem which he besieged, captured, and destroyed (see Jeremiah 52). Alexander gave orders for the work to continue, and that the mole itself should be widened and more protective towers be built. 30). Enjoy ! The difference between Tyre and Jerusalem was that the Phoenician city had not been captured. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. ☀️, Copyright 2012 - 2020 | All Rights Reserved | Powered by. and compelled Nebuchadnezzar to keep a standing army in Syria, probably a rebellion broke out among the population, which, since the murder of Judah's Jewish governor, Gedaliah, had been heavily oppressed (Jer. 26:12) The city would never be rebuilt (Ezek. Siege of Tyre (663 BC), a siege by the Assyrians under Ashurbanipal Siege of Tyre (586–573 BC) , a siege by the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar II Siege of Tyre (332 BC) , a siege by the Macedonians under Alexander the Great In January 332 BCE, Alexander arrived in Phoenicia, having defeated Darius III at the battle of Issus in November 333 BCE. I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege Of Tyre A. 586. In chronological order, the siege of Nebuchadnezzar took place within a few months of Ezekiel’s prophecy. They created spoked wheels to turn continuously on the ramparts and destroy incoming arrows. No, Nebuchadnezzar was to raze Tyre's island “Many nations” just meant Neb's army. (Dennis and Grudem, âTyre,â The ESV Study Bible), "In point of fact, the mainland city of Tyre later was rebuilt and assumed some of its former importance during the Hellenistic period. In addition to these wars with Judah, Nebuchadnezzar carried on a long siege of Tyre, lasting 13 years, from his 7th to his 20th year. Josephus, quoting “the records of the Phoenicians,” says that Nebuchadnezzar “besieged Tyre for thirteen years in the days of Ithobal, their king” (Against Apion, 1.21). 26:12), The city would never be rebuilt (Ezek. Its inhabitants built a smaller trade centre on a small island about one-half mile offshore. In order to elucidate the prophecies of Ezekiel, especially those against Egypt in Book 29, Jerome reconstructed the siege of Tyre by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. Believing themselves to be safe on their island, the Tyrians killed Alexander's ambassadors and threw their bodies from the top of the walls into the sea. Not content with crushing her, he took care that she never should revive; for he founded Alexandria as her substitute, and changed forever the track of the commerce of the world." Alexander never got that chance, and Carthage fell not to Macedonia, but to Rome. He had at least three wars with Egypt. They invented engineering marvels of their era, some of which remain commonplace today. But because Nebuchadnezzar II only conquered the mainland city of Tyre, Old Tyre, otherwise referred to as Ushu, … (Green, p. 263). With no fleet himself, he began a strategic conquest along the coast of Asia Minor. The city-walls stood sheer above the sea: how could any army without ships scale them? So began the great siege of Tyre. Built for the purpose of chariot races, it could accommodate an audience of 20,000. I am sharing with you a few pics of Mersh Villa, lit by last rays of November sun. (Green, p. 262). Indeed Ezekiel did prophecy that Nebuchadnezzar shall lay siege and destroy Tyre. (Oliver Goldsmith, Alexander Reduces Tyre). Tyre was considered impregnable, having withstood several sieges in the past, including a 13-year siege by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. Sources: Plutarch, Life of Alexander; Arrian, Anabasis of Alexander; Quintus Curtius Rufus, The History of Alexander; Diodorus Siculus, Library of History, This article was written for Time Travel Rome by Marian Vermeulen.0, Photo: Tyre Al Mina Colonnaded Street by Heretiqis licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5. At the same time, Alexander had brought up his ships still carrying siege towers. It was a major Phoenician seaport from about 2000 bce through the Roman period. Causes of the Siege. But there are many other Roman spots - some are well hidden. Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Tyre in Jerome’s "Commentary on Ezekiel" In order to elucidate the prophecies of Ezekiel, especially those against Egypt in Book 29, Jerome reconstructed the siege of Tyre by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. After defeating Darius III at the battle of Issus in November 333 BCE, Alexander marched his army (about 35,000-40,000 strong) into Phoenicia, where he received the capitulation of Byblus and Sidon.Tyrian envoys met with Alexander whilst he was on the march, declaring their intent to honour his wishes. This spectacular failure discouraged attempts from most kings and generals, but Alexander the Great was neither an average king, nor an average general. God said that he would encourage Nebuchadnezzar to march against Tyre and siege the city because of how it treated his people during their captivity. The small southern Lebanese town of Tyre (Sur) now has a population of about 117,000. Had not the city resisted Shalmaneser for five years, causing that king to give up the siege? Here is a highly confidential preview of the new version. Alexander offered to make a sacrifice at the Temple of Melqart, a Phoenician equivalent to Alexander’s beloved Hercules. Seventh-day Adventists believe in inspiring those around us to experience a life of wholeness and hope for an eternal future with God. Frustrated by the six, almost seven month siege and the painful deaths of his men, Alexander gave his soldiers free reign. The Tyrians focused on building a second wall around the city for protection. 1) The background to this @BradtGuides project Does history say that Nebuchadnezzar took Tyre? They offered no significant assistance, but at least evacuated Tyre’s women and children to Carthage for safety. Sons: ;Nabû-šuma-ukîn (=Amel-Marduk), Eanna-arra-usur, Marduk-šuma-usur, Marduk-nâdin-ahi, Mušêzib-Marduk, Marduk-nâdin-šumi In an ironic twist, Rome destroyed Carthage, but rebuilt her sister-city, Tyre, after it was annexed in 64 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605/604-562 BCE) was the greatest King of ancient Babylon during the period of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BCE), succeeding its founder, his father, Nabopolassar (r. 626-605 BCE). In the 9th year of Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar made a 4th expedition against Jerusalem which he besieged, captured, and destroyed (see Jeremiah 52). In the 6th century B.C., their prosperity attracted the attention of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The towers on the mole caught fire and several of Alexander's men lost their lives. In the 9th year of Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar made a 4th expedition against Jerusalem which he besieged, captured, and destroyed (see Jeremiah 52). Commentary on Ezekiel. The Lord promised retribution. , Augusta Treverorum (Trier) is known for its famous Porta Nigra, the Constantine Basilica and the Roman Bridge. Alexander was able to obtain ships from Sidon, Greek allies and Cyprus to form a blockade around Tyre. Five years passed but… NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S SIEGE. (David Chandler, Alexander 334-323 B.C., p. 41). The original mainland city became known as “Old Tyre.”. Bravo for this work Oscar ! (E. A. Wallis Budge, Babylonian Life And History, p. 50). • Jacob Katzenstein (Tyre historian): “…doubts about the authenticity of Ezekiel's words concerning a siege of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar were shattered after Unger published a tablet which is an official receipt for provisions 'for the king and the soldiers who went with him against the land of Tyre. He sent messengers to Tyre, urging them to accept a peace treaty. The promontory that now juts out from the coastline probably was washed up along the barrier of Alexanderâs causeway, but the island itself broke off and sank away when the subsidence took place; and we have no evidence at all that it ever was built up again after Alexanderâs terrible act of vengeance. Their shells enabled the Tyrians to produce and sell a rich purple dye unrivaled in the ancient world. Menander, the historian, notices a siege of Tyre by Shalmaneser, about the time of the siege of Samaria. Determined to overthrow the Persian Empire, Alexander knew he would need to interrupt the movements of the Persian navy. The Tyrians responded by constructing a kamikaze boat. If you need an introduction to ancient sieges feel free to see the overview page and other great sieges … 588)--and took it two years later, B.C. This spectacular failure discouraged attempts from most kings and generals, but Alexander the Great was neither an average king, nor an average general. The siege of Tyre, in Phoenicia, has a significant connection to the Book of Ezekiel where it was prophesied that the city would fall to Babylonian forces after a years-long siege The happy situation of Tyre, at the upper end of the Mediterranean; the conveniency of its ports, which were both safe and capacious; and the character of its inhabitants, who were industrious, laborious, patient, and extremely courteous to strangers, invited thither merchants from all parts of the globe; so that it might be considered, not so much a city belonging to any particular nation, as the common city of all nations and the centre of their commerce." In fulfillment of Ezekiel's prophecy, the very foundation stones, timbers and dust of the city was cast "in the midst of the water" (Ezek. Remnants of Alexander’s great mole are also still visible, lying beneath the waters of the harbor. Here is our post about Top 7 less known Roman sites of Trier. Over 7,000 Tyrians died in the defense of their island. The walls on the landward side of the island were 150 feet high. Finally in 586BC, the same year that he destroyed Jerusalem, the Babylonians broke through the walls of the coastal city of Tyre only to find that all the treasures of Tyre had been moved to an island one kilometer off shore. 26:14), We have a more detailed outline about the. Over the years, the island center grew larger, and became the main city metropolis. 588)--and took it two years later, B.C. Verse 3 of the passage you cited also says that more nations will also be involved in the destruction of Tyre. Will you retaliate against Me? 26:3), The walls of Tyre would be broken down (Ezek. Fierce fighting ensued around the walls, with the Tyrians continuing to demonstrate their ingenuity. Nebuchadrezzar - king of Chaldea who captured and destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Israelites to Babylonia Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar II,... Nebuchadrezzar ... unsuccessful siege of Tyre by interjecting that King Nebuchadrezzar and his army have had no return for the labor he expended on Tyre … To get to the island, Alexander the Great used the remains of the city in which Nebuchadnezzar had laid siege to build a bridge to the island and thus completely destroyed the remaining city of Tyre and completely fulfilled the prophecy of Ezekiel to the … Josephus, quoting “the records of the Phoenicians,” says that Nebuchadnezzar “besieged Tyre for thirteen years in the days of Ithobal, their king” (Against Apion, 1.21). The city of Tyre besieged by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon from 586-573 BC, until famine and the agreement to pay a tribute ended the siege. In addition to these wars with Judah, Nebuchadnezzar carried on a long siege of Tyre, lasting 13 years, from his 7th to his 20th year. Using whole trees heaped with dirt and rock, they created an immensely strong, interlocking structure. "Today, deep under asphalt streets and apartment blocks, the stone core of that fantastic causeway still stands: one of Alexander's most tangible and permanent legacies to posterity." Garstad, Benjamin, «Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Tyre in Jerome’s Commentary on Ezekiel», VigChr 70/2 (2016), p. 175-192. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, would build a siege wall around Tyre (Ezek. It featured a previously unassailable city fighting against the pride and determination of Alexander the Great and his professional army. The walls on the landward side of the island were 150 feet high. 1. But soon after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C., Tyre did rebel, leading to a siege by the Babylonians. They returned in boats, but this time with archers, shooting at the workers. Episode covers the siege of formidable city of Tyre, most important city-state of Phoenicia was the last Persian stronghold still under their control. 26:4), Dust would be scraped from her, and she would be left like a bare rock (Ezek. Tyrian envoys met with Alexander and assured him that their city was at his disposal. Alexander spared only those who had taken refuge in the Temple of Marqat. Nebuchadnezzar (Nebuchadrezzar1), son of Nabopolassar the Chaldean, was the Babylonian ruler who reigned over much of the civilized world in 604-562 BCE.Nebuchadnezzar is notorious for decimating the Jewish presence in the Land of Israel, exiling the vast majority of its denizens to Babylon, and destroying the first Holy Temple. These settlements were destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II, but after a 13-year siege from 585–573 BC, the King of Tyre made peace with Nebuchadnezzar, going into exile and leaving the island city itself intact. The city of Tyre has been besieged many times throughout history.. It was a lot of work ! Their fortifications, they believed, would resist the strongest battering-ram yet devised. "The modern city of Tyre is of modest size and is near the ancient site, though not identical to it. We know that the king, Ba'al II, had to accept a permanent Babylonian official at court (an arrangement that Ba'al I had already agreed with). This was a very powerful military strategy. Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Tyre in Jerome’s Commentary on Ezekiel. '” Now here is the half-truth that atheist love to quote. ☀️ I've been liaising with its author Oscar, and I am convinced that this will be a very nice, up to date and rich guide, including many ancient cities. Nabopolassar had defeated the Assyrians with the help of the Medes and liberated Babylonia from Assyrian rule. Despite all their defenses, the rams did their work and broke their walls. In 587 BC, King Nebuchadnezzar II began a 13-year siege of Tyre. In the light of these data, then, the predictions of chapter 26, improbable though they must have seemed in Ezekielâs time, were duly fulfilled to the letterâfirst by Nebuchadnezzar in the sixth century, and then by Alexander in the fourth." Their shells enabled the Tyrians to produce and sell a rich purple dye unrivaled in the ancient world. Their laughter turned to concern when they saw the mole was going to be completed. (Archer, âTyre,â Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties), Many nations would come against Tyre (Ezek. at the base of a bay. Unfortunately, the Tyrians sacred festival had begun, and they allowed no foreigner to set foot on the island during that time. After the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying away of her king Zedekiah into captivity, “Nebuchadnezzar took all Palestine and Syria and the cities on the seacoast, including Tyre, which fell after a siege of 13 years (573 B.C. One historian wrote, "Alexander did far more against Tyre than Shalmaneser or Nebuchadnezzar had done. (Josephus, Antiquities, 10.228). Alexander determined to build a mole to get his troops from the mainland to the island. Men burned in the flames. Alexander's request was simple: he wished to sacrifice to Heracles in Tyre. Macedonia Attacks Tyre faced a breach from all sides. The siege of Tyre is here represented as a service to God, for which Nebuchadnezzar had not yet received his reward. The city fell to the onslaught. He attacked Tyre, maintaining a siege for thirteen years but never taking the city. Nabopolassar had defeated the Assyrians with the help of the Medes and liberated Babylonia from Assyrian rule. B. In 586 BCE, Nebuchadnezzar II started a siege of Tyre in that went on for thirteen years. During the conquest of the promised land by Joshua the Canaanites were not driven out of Tyre and other Phoenician cities as God commanded. They threw their bodies off the walls and into the sea, as Alexander and the Macedonians watched in horror. On his way towards Egypt, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) led his Macedonian troops to victory at Sidon and then continued south towards Tyre. i. As he traveled through towns andstates, he was frequently mocked, “Can a man like this reign over the entireworld? After the fall of Assyria, the city submitted to Nebuchadnezzar's Neo-Babylonian Empire. They claim Tyre was not destroyed – it was. The mole is said to have been at least 200 feet wide. The inhabitants of Tyre fled to a rocky island half a mile offshore. In 587 B.C., after the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying away of king Zedekiah into captivity, king Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon besieged Tyre for 13 years (c. 587–574 B.C.) It could be said, neither he nor his army received wages from Tyre. In contrast, only 400 Macedonians were killed. Obtenha fotos jornalísticas preminum de alta resolução em Getty Images He seems to have done this not so much on the basis of the predictions recorded in the Bible (to say nothing of accurate records), as by comparison with … "However, he put their goodwill to the test by expressing his wish to sacrifice at the shrine of Heracles inside the city; for the Tyrians recognized a Phoenician god who was identified by the Greeks as Heracles, and from this deity Alexander claimed descent. Then they would take them on board. 4) What I have enjoyed most exploring #Tunisia this year! (Josephus, Antiquities, 10.228). Isa 23:1-18. Nebuchadnezzar attacked confident Tyre, and the siege was on. Nebuchadnezzar had begun a siege of Tyre in the 7th year of his reign according to Josephus, and besieged it for 13 years. He allowed the Carthaginian ambassadors to return to their city, but he issued a dire warning. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon would come against Tyre (Ezekiel 26: 7) He would lay siege and tear down Tyre’s walls and houses (Ezekiel 26: 12) Tyre’s stones, woodwork and soil would be thrown in the water (Ezekiel 26: 12) Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege of Tyre. To combat this, the Tyrians hurled huge chunks of stones over the walls, so that the ships would tear themselves up if they came too close. , This is an update about the forthcoming TimeTravelRome new release (IT works are not finished yet). Takes Tyre. Yes, we'll add Roman roads. And we'll also add names to most important of them. They also heated sand until it was scalding, and then dumped it over the walls onto the attacking Macedonians. The site is small but cute: Villa's basin is surrounded by apple trees with some red apples still left on their branches. 586. Sidon, Acco, and Old Tyre, on the mainland, were soon reduced; but New Tyre, on an island half a mile from the shore, held out for five years. B. Nebuchadnezzar’s further military activities are known not from extant chronicles but from other sources, particularly the Bible, which records another attack on Jerusalem and a siege of Tyre (lasting 13 years, according to the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus) and hints at an invasion of Egypt. Map of the Siege of Tyre, November 333 BC to August 332 BC. Legends say the city was the birthplace of both Europa, who was abducted by Zeus while he was in the shape of a bull, and the fabled Queen Dido of Carthage. King Azemilk proposed that Alexander could sacrifice to Melqart on the mainland in Old Tyre, but he could not allow him into the central city. In addition to these wars with Judah, Nebuchadnezzar carried on a long siege of Tyre, lasting 13 years, from his 7th to his 20th year. Instead of fulfilling this desire God used Nebuchadnezzar against them. In the 6 th century B.C., their prosperity attracted the attention of King Nebuchadnezzar II. Nebuchadnezzar had begun a siege of Tyre in the 7th year of his reign according to Josephus, and besieged it for 13 years. Prophecy Respecting Tyre. 26:14) 4). I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Siege Of Tyre A. Alexander mounted his rams and towers on his ships, and attacked the walls from a floating siege array. 26:12). During the time of Joel, the Phoenicians sold Jewish children as slaves to the Greeks. Tyre is under the protection of UNESCO as a listed world heritage site. And you can be sure that I shall either enter your city or storm it.” In an attempt to avoid a protracted siege, he sent messengers to the island, demanding that the city surrender. "This city was justly entitled the 'Queen of the Sea,' that element bringing to it the tribute of all nations. In 587 B.C., after the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying away of king Zedekiah into captivity, king Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon besieged Tyre for 13 years (c. 587–574 B.C.) "The great city over which Hiram had once held sway was now utterly destroyed. For a while the Tyrians laughed at Alexander's project. Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605/604-562 BCE) was the greatest King of ancient Babylon during the period of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BCE), succeeding its founder, his father, Nabopolassar (r. 626-605 BCE). Alexander mounted winches on the ships, and anchored them securely to winch away the debris. But if you retaliate against Me, swiftly and speedily I will return your retaliation upon your own head; because you have taken My silver and My gold, and have carried into your temples My prized possessions. He considered them his enemies, and would return for them one day. Near the Al Mina archaeological site is the colonnaded “Mosaic Road” where underfoot you can see a host of Roman and Byzantine originals. King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed buildings, slaughtered the people and stripped the city of its wealth but he was not able to reach the people who escaped to the island fortress. The City of Tyre In 586 BC (confirmed by secular sources as the 11th year of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah), "Ezekiel" predicts the fall of mainland Tyre to the Babylonian armies of Nebuchadnezzar. During the months-long battle, both sides showed incredible innovation in the art of warfare. 26:8), Nebuchadnezzar would plunder the city (Ezek. In 332 B.C., he began his spectacular siege of Tyre. He attacked Tyre, maintaining a siege for thirteen years but never taking the city. Undeterred, Alexander resolved to build an even bigger mole. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to labor strenuously against Tyre: Nebuchadnezzar conducted a long siege against Tyre, one that in the end was not worth all he had invested in the siege. by Pompey the Great. In Ezekiel 26, God makes a proclamation concerning Tyre, summed up in the following: After the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying away of her king Zedekiah into captivity, "Nebuchadnezzar took all Palestine and Syria and the cities on the seacoast, including Tyre, which fell after a siege of 13 years (573 B.C.)" Two thousand men of military age were crucified. When Nebuchadnezzar defeated Tyre, the people fled to an island. 605: Nebuchadnezzar, the crown prince, defeats the Egyptian king Necho at Karchemish; August 605: Death of Nabopolassar; Nebuchadnezzar becomes king; Campaigns the west; c.599: Repair of the Ebabbar temple, dedicated to Šamaš, in Sippar note, .] Initially not comprehending their enemy’s intentions, the Tyrians rowed out in small boats and floated alongside the toiling Macedonians, mocking them incessantly. 26:5), Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, would build a siege wall around Tyre (Ezek. In order to elucidate the prophecies of Ezekiel, especially those against Egypt in Book 29, Jerome reconstructed the siege of Tyre by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. He then continued his conquest of the region and so provided for his son a stable base and ample wealth on w… In a daring act typical of the young king, Alexander mounted the first floating siege tower, threw down a plank of wood to bridge the distance to the city walls, and ran across it alone, exhorting his men to follow him. Tyre was an island fortress city with settlements along the shore. 1 >Ezek 26:9 --“The blow of his battering rams he will direct against your walls, and with his axes he will break down your towers.” (c.f v 4. Ashurbanipal didn't mention walls on Ushu (The structures along Tyre's coast) This would be relevant because Nebuchadnezzar's siege on Tyre was prophesied to be an attack on a fortified city. Phoenicians founded the original city, called Ushu, around 2750 B.C. But Tyre was confident. At the beginning of Jehoiakim's reign, Tyre plotted with Judah and other nations against Babylon, but nothing then came of it. In my end of year roundup, I explain: Her king, Azimilik, and various other notables, including envoys from Carthage, had taken refuge in the temple of Melkart, and Alexander spared their lives. Due to the long siege, Tyre had suffered economically, as its commercial activities were greatly damaged by the instability. But as for the island city, it apparently sank below the surface of the Mediterraneanâ¦All that remains of it is a series of black reefs offshore from Tyre, which surely could not have been there in the first and second millennia b.c., since they pose such a threat to navigation. It was constructed from stones and timber from the old city of Tyre on the mainland. 3) The plan for 2021 Satellite view of the city of Tyre. Finally in 586BC, the same year that he destroyed Jerusalem, the Babylonians broke through the walls of the coastal city of Tyre only to find that all the treasures of Tyre had been moved to an island one kilometer off shore. that Nebuchadnezzar began the siege against Tyre. 598: Beginning of the siege of Tyre? The Lord had already given Nebuchadnezzar the idea to siege the island fortress and for 13 years he was able to wreak havoc on Tyre and its inhabitants. I've been to Villa Borg, Contiomagus Castle (now in Pachten) and Sudelfels Roman Temple. 27:3) (Bright, 1980: 329). No co-ordinated strategy of rebellion seems to have come from that meeting, for we know only of Nebuchadnezzar's subsequent campaigns against Judah in 589 (2 Kings 24:20b-25:21), Ammon (Ezek. He had at least three wars with Egypt. (Peter Green, Alexander of Macedon, p. 248). Despite being a man shortin height (a “little person”2),Nebuchadnezzar had soaring ambitions; he dreamed of dominating the world3and made no attempt to keep it a secret. B.C. that Nebuchadnezzar began the siege against Tyre. Tyre fell in Nebuchadnezzar's twentieth year (585/584). He had at least three wars with Egypt. "Indeed, what have you to do with Me, O Tyre and Sidon, and all the coasts of Philistia? And I will send a fire onto the wall of Tyre, and it must devour her dwelling towers.’” (Amos 1:9, 10) These prophetic words were progressively fulfilled with the passing of centuries. Alexander came and these same people resisted his conquering empire. Alexander was not a man who took kindly to being told “no.” Insulted and infuriated, Alexander exclaimed “you think nothing of this land army, because of your confidence in its position, living as you do on an island, but I am soon going to show you that you are really on the mainland. 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