How Did Alexander The Great Influence His Father

Alexander the Great became king the death of his father King Philip II. His father had prepared the soil as well as Alexander for his supreme rule over the Hellenistic world. He was now the prevailing commander of the Macedonian army which was joined by the Greek soldiers. His courage, strategy, exuberance, and ability proved his value as an effective leader. With everything set in place Alexander ruled with the heart and military passion of his father. King Philip instilled into Alexander the importance of a string military. Philip swiftly realized the weaknesses of the Macedonian’s army and used his past experiences to shape them into a force that couldn’t be reckoned with. He used Macedonian countrymen, shepherds, and peasants