Was Alexander the Great really that Great
How Great Was Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great was great in that he conquered and established authority
throughout Eurasia at a young age. His military tactics were quite impressive.
However, while Alexander the Great founded many cities, he failed at building a
lasting empire. After his death, his empire began fall apart.
Alexander the Great is known for his achievements. According to document E, by the
time he died at the age of 33, Alexander the Great formed an empire that was 2
million square miles and founded 70 cities. Documents B and C prove that Alexander
the Great also defeated Porus’ army and the city of Tyre.
Alexander the Great’s military tactics were very successful. He was a clever military
leader, and without his tactics, he would have never been able to conquer all that he
did. In document B, Alexander was able to defeat Porus’ army along the bank of
Hydaspes. When he saw Porus’ army, he moved his troops in different directions to
confuse Porus. He tricked Porus until Alexander’s army came in and attacked. In
document C, Alexander the Great and his army were able to conquer Tyre. Many
cities beforehand surrendered to Alexander without a fight, however, Tyre belived
they could stand against him due to the fact that they were on an island, and they
had high walls to protect them. After seven months, Alexander’s army were finally
able to attack the city.
Although Alexander the Great was such a successful military leader, his ruthless
ways have made him look not so great. In document C, Alexander and his army
defeated Tyre. After conquering Tyre, the king, Azimilik and other notables were
taken as refuge and Alexander killed them. The 30,000 survivors were sold into
slavery, and two thousand men of military age were crucified. In document D, The
Legend of the Hat Band, Alexander’s hat fell into the water. One of the sailors went
and got the
Alexander the Great was great in that he conquered and established authority
throughout Eurasia at a young age. His military tactics were quite impressive.
However, while Alexander the Great founded many cities, he failed at building a
lasting empire. After his death, his empire began fall apart.
Alexander the Great is known for his achievements. According to document E, by the
time he died at the age of 33, Alexander the Great formed an empire that was 2
million square miles and founded 70 cities. Documents B and C prove that Alexander
the Great also defeated Porus’ army and the city of Tyre.
Alexander the Great’s military tactics were very successful. He was a clever military
leader, and without his tactics, he would have never been able to conquer all that he
did. In document B, Alexander was able to defeat Porus’ army along the bank of
Hydaspes. When he saw Porus’ army, he moved his troops in different directions to
confuse Porus. He tricked Porus until Alexander’s army came in and attacked. In
document C, Alexander the Great and his army were able to conquer Tyre. Many
cities beforehand surrendered to Alexander without a fight, however, Tyre belived
they could stand against him due to the fact that they were on an island, and they
had high walls to protect them. After seven months, Alexander’s army were finally
able to attack the city.
Although Alexander the Great was such a successful military leader, his ruthless
ways have made him look not so great. In document C, Alexander and his army
defeated Tyre. After conquering Tyre, the king, Azimilik and other notables were
taken as refuge and Alexander killed them. The 30,000 survivors were sold into
slavery, and two thousand men of military age were crucified. In document D, The
Legend of the Hat Band, Alexander’s hat fell into the water. One of the sailors went
and got the