The Genius of Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon‚ widely known as Alexander the Great‚ is opinioned by some people to have been a ruthless man who only had a thirst for conquest ‚ but according to others he was a man of intellect and “statesmanlike vision” (Hammond Preface). In N.G.L. Hammond’s book The Genius of Alexander the Great‚ as stated in the preface‚ he tries to refrain from writing based on his own opinion of Alexander‚ and instead analyzes the few surviving narratives on Alexander’s
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Few historical figures stand out in the same degree as that of Alexander the Great. He was a warrior by 16‚ a commander at age 18‚ and was crowned King of Macedon by the time he was 20 years old. He did things in his lifetime that others could only dream about. Alexander single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in just over a decade. There were many attributes that made Alexander “Great.” He was a brilliant strategist and an inspired leader; he led by example and was a conqueror
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Alexander the Great Alexander the Great Introduction Freeman (2011) narrates that Alexander the Great was a Macedonian King who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC. His parents were Queen Olympia and King Philip. Aristotle‚ the philosopher‚ tutored the young Alexander until he attained the age of 16 years. After his father was assassinated‚ Alexander was elevated to the throne of kingship in 336 BC as his late father’s successor. He was lucky to inherit an experienced army and a strong kingdom
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known for his innovations with the Macedonian military‚ Alexander perfected the formations and tactics developed by his father. Utilization of siege machinery enabled Alexander to surpass his father’s achievements and conquer the East. These technologies together with his great mind of military strategies enabled him to become one of the greatest military leaders in history. Introduction Philip II laid the foundation for Alexander’s great success in his campaign to take the East. Philip II instilled
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Throughout history Alexander the Great has been given the status of great but many people question whether this historical figure truly deserves title. The Macedonian king does deserve this status because he was merciful‚ tolerant‚ tactical‚ and wise in his ruling. First‚ he was merciful in his campaigns and conquering to people who deserved the respect. When Alexander and his men razed the town of Thebes leaving it and its people in ruins for their rebellion‚ he is said to have spared many civilians
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The Life of Alexander III the Great Alexander III the Great is believed to be the greatest military genius to have ever lived He rose to be the King of Macedonia‚ and managed to conquer the great Persian Empire; something his predecessor could not accomplish. The list of the tasks Alexander accomplished goes on and on‚ but they did not all happen at once. The question most ask is… why was Alexander always known to be so great? Based on detailed research‚ it seems in fact that since birth‚
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Introduction Some kids grow up and make name for Themselves. Alexander did‚ he was a kid with Rich parents‚ He went to the best school and taught by the best teacher like Leonidas‚ Lysimachus and Aristotle. Alexander the Great was the conqueror of the Persian Empire and was also known as the King of Macedonia and considered as a Brilliant Military Tactician and Troop Leader. He was born in Pella on July 20 356 BC. It was helpful that Alexander’s father was king and his mother was queen o f Macedonia
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Many people think Alexander the Great should be remembered as a hero while others think Alexander the Great should be remembered as a villain. He should be remembered as a hero because of his heroic actions. For example‚ Alexander the Great conquered Persia‚ Egypt‚ and parts of the Asia Minor. He also created one form of government for his empire. Alexander was one of the bravest emperors in the Ancient World. Alexander the Great should be remembered as a hero because he conquered many lands. While
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Alexander the Great Alexander the Great aspired more hopes and dreams than any man who had ever existed in the history of humanity. He was a noble hero‚ a righteous politician‚ flawless tactician‚ and even referred himself as the son of Zeus. To acquire the title “Great” one must do great deeds‚ but was Alexander truly great? By age 30‚ he had conquered what was the known world and that alone is a feat worth titling as great . Alexander merits the title of “Great” because he is still talked about
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Alcohol Abuse: Alexander the Great Alexander the Great is a well know figure in Western civilization. He was admired and praised by others‚ but nonetheless cursed by many. Some say he was even a decedent of Achilles himself. However‚ who is Alexander the Great? What is this controversy about his alcohol addiction? What role has alcohol played in his conquest? Alexander the Great‚ or Alexander of Macedon‚ was the son of King Philip II of Macedon. Since birth‚ Alexander was bred to be a successor
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