not to chase Darius anymore to not risk the lost of his 40‚000 army. 2. What was the Vision and Mission of Alexander? Using SWOT Analysis‚ how did he conquer the Persian Empire? Alexander’s incredible vision was to be the King of all. Influenced by Aristotle‚ he wanted to build a city-state. He wanted to build the largest empire. He wanted Macedonia to meet the East. He envisioned his leadership to surpass what all his ancestral heroes had ever done. His mission was to conquer every tribe that
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others‚ not just how he saw himself. Alexander the Great has accomplished a lot during his reign of ruler and conqueror. He was so great that he didn’t have to find for a position in government‚ but he was actually given control over the most-powerful empire army. He was a military genius and a wise
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states might have been bitter enemies‚ however‚ they along with some background city states will have to combine together to battle the invading Persians3. On the other hand‚ the Persians were controlling power at the end of the war. Their expansive Empire extended from Afghanistan to the present day Turkey. They had occupied most of the lands and forced more men to fight in sophisticated military‚ though they did not force the individuals they defeated to change their culture so there was minimal chance
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impact on the history of the world. Alexander’s ability was well and truly remarkable‚ and his overall life was incredible. He truly fits into the criteria of a great person. The small young boy‚ who‚ although outnumbered‚ captured the mighty Persian Empire‚ was more than an average person. He may not have been the perfect man‚ and some may argue he had a cruel heart‚ but he was surely great. Alexander the Great‚ as he is now‚ was one of the greatest men ever‚ and truly deserves the title ’the great’
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Christina Cremmins Chapter 4 Alexander the Great‚ king of Macedonia‚ was undeniably one of the most influential leaders in history. Arguably‚ he is considered to be the first true super hero of Western Civilizations. He ruled with fear and conquered through strength. He controlled his military effortlessly and established a strong economy that aided to his ability to conquer the majority of the known civilization. However does this really qualify him to be considered a great leader? Is “Alexander
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Phillip was later assassinated and many believe that Alexander played a role in his demise. Alexander finally became King of Macedonia and fixed his attention on Persia. The Persian empire have had control of a large sum of territory to the East of Greece and were arguably the most powerful empire on Earth at the time. Alexander began his invasion of Persia in 334 BC and he had to leave a large amount of troops in Greece to maintain control over his city states‚ this caused Alexander
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Alexander the Great was one of the best generals the world has ever seen. His determination helped him spread the Greek culture (also called Hellenism) throughout his empire. In a short thirteen years‚ Alexander conquered the Persians and controlled one of the biggest empires in history. Lead by his fathers prejudice against the Persians and notorious temperament has lead many historians to wonder‚ was Alexander really great? Alexander’s first battle was with the Persians at Granicus River
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Alexander the Great like most heroes in history have traits that makes it possible for him to be able to do great things. Alexander of Macedonia was a 20 year old leader who got his empire from passed down from family‚ Macedonia and city-states in Greece. Alexander decided to attempt to conquer the entire Persian Empire‚ from Egypt to India‚ In this process he did things historians question made him great or not. Alexander the Great was great because of his intelligence‚ empathy for others and leadership
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Alexander In general‚ the four great military men of the West are Alexander‚ Hannibal‚ Caesar‚ and Napoleon. Alexander was the earliest one‚ he became the king of the Macedonian Empire at the age of 20‚ a year later he started the expedition to the Persian Empire‚ he conquered the Persia‚ Egypt‚ and northern India before 33 years old‚ and then dead on the way back .His influence on Europe is very large‚ affecting many of the great men later. Alexander’s father is the king of Macedonia Philip
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influenced Asian and Greek culture so profoundly that a new historical epoch was inspired‚ the Hellenistic Period. Born to King Philip II‚ an impressive military leader who turned Macedonia into a force to be feared‚ who also wished to conquer the Persian Empire. Even at the age of twelve years old he was respected for taming the wild horse Bucephalus‚ a massive horse no one else was able to tame. At age 16 he ruled Macedonia while his father went to war‚ two years later to prove his
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