Alexander The Great Accomplishments

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “great” as, “remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness; chief or preeminent over others.” Alexander the Great was born to Phillip II, King of Macedonia, in July of 356 BC. Alexander was quickly exposed to a militaristic lifestyle. When his father, Phillip II died, Alexander started his reign at just 20 years old, already with military experience. Alexander would then go on to create the largest empire at the time, earning himself the title, “the Great.” Giving any individual the title of “the Great” is risky, because of varying opinions. Alexander the Great does deserve his title because of his education, military accomplishments, and his courage. Alexander the Great was born into the royal family
At only 32 years old, Alexander had created the largest empire the world had seen. He conquered land ranging from Greece to Egypt, and from Egypt to Asia and Persia. At just 20 years old, Alexander received the throne from Philip. Soon after, he began to build his empire. Alexander was very proud of his accomplishments, as one would expect. After defeating his close friend Dareius in battle, Alexander boasted, “What, pray? Dost thou not think that we are already victorious, now that we are relieved from wandering a vast and desolate country in pursuit of a Dareius who avoids battle?” (Plutarch
One of these things is threatening to kill women and children when some Barbarians stole his horse. “Barbarians… who were leading Alexander’s horse, Bucephalus, and captured him. Alexander was angry beyond measure, and sent a hundred threatening to put them all to the sword, together with their wives and children, if they did not send him back his horse.” (Plutarch 355). Threatening to a group of people for stealing a horse was not one of Alexander’s greatest accomplishments. But, Bucephalus was Alexander’s favorite horse, and Alexander named cities after him. All of the great things Alexander did outweigh all of the bad ones. Yes, he murdered countless people, but Alexander spread Greek culture, and more importantly, Koine Greek. Without the spread of this form of Greek, the New Testament and the Good News would not have spread as far as it did.
In conclusion, Alexander deserves the title of “The Great”. He deserves it because of his education, military accomplishments, and his courage. He was tutored by one of the most influential philosophers, Aristotle. He created the largest empire at the time and was generous with his spoils. Alexander was courageous in battle, and fought alongside his men. Yes, he did have some faults, but the positives outweigh the negatives. Alexander does deserve his title, and to say that he does not is unfair to him and what