In history‚ many great things were achieved. But it’s not just about what was accomplished. It’s about who did it. Wars were fought‚ tears were shed. One of the most well-known men who fought in these wars was Alexander the Great. Does he actually deserve the Great on the end of his name? Was he a good enough leader to have that title? Some people would beg to differ‚ but I believe he has every right to have the Great on the end of his name. At around age twenty-twenty-oneish‚ a young prince became
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Son of Phillip II‚ Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest military commanders of all times. Alexander grew up watching his father Phillip II transforming Macedonia into a great military power. After his father Phillip II was killed by a bodyguard‚ he became king of Macedonia to then become Alexander the Great. Alexander employ the latest technology to conquer civilizations‚ such as the catapult and the serge tower. His intelligence and the way he commanded his military made him the
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Alexander The Great: Hollywood Vs. History Emma Watson Filmed historical movies have become a prime source of knowledge about the past. Historians can not deny that‚ but they can find glitches and certain details or events that Hollywood has tweaked that give viewers a different perception sometimes. Watching ‘Alexander’ and researching true facts about Alexander the Great has given me a clearer view on how history portrayed though Hollywood films can sometimes be misleading with
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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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recommend and influences others to work together to accomplish a specific goal” (Pearson‚ 2489). A leader is someone who people look up to and respect. The following is an example of just one person who I believe is a strong‚ respectable‚ leader. Leadership Journey When I think of a leader‚ there are many people who come to mind but the person I interviewed was Kellyn Himebauch who is a registered nurse at Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab in Waterford‚ WI. Kellyn graduated
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Macedonia‚ Alexander the Great was born on July 20th‚ 356B.C. ‚ (the sixth day of the Macedonian month Loïos) in Pella‚ Macedonia to King Philip II and Queen Olympia‚ daughter of King Neoptolemus. He became the king of Persia‚ Babylon and Asia‚ and created Macedonian colonies in the same area. Alexander and his sister were raised in Pella’s Royal Court. Young Alexander never saw much of his father since King Philip II was off doing military campaigns. Olympia was a powerful role model for Alexander‚ but
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Leadership vs. Management Lindsey Urbaszewski LL509: Leadership Theories‚ Practices‚ and Context As many of my peers have addressed in our weekly discussion‚ the true definition of leadership can be complicated to identify. There are a variety of definitions that address a different characteristic of leadership. Nahavandi defines a leader as “any person who influences individuals and groups within an organization‚ helps them establish goals‚ and guides them toward achievement of those goals
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a leader and what to do and what not to do. President Trump and his administration‚ more specifically Betsy DeVos‚ have concerned many students and parents around the country. DeVos‚ her ideas for Education reform‚ and her (and Trump’s) lack of leadership among our country have become a concern for many teens and young adults in America.
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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 the Great” truly worthy
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In William Golding’s Nobel Prize winning‚ Lord of the Flies‚ Golding creates two characters that seem to become complete polar opposites as the novel progresses. The novel depicts a group of kids attempting to survive on an island that’s on the brink of a new world war. After learning of a “beastie”‚ order begins to break on the island and terror ensues. The island begins to break in two as the blood of pig and human spills‚ and trust between everyone starts to crumble. Two kids on the island‚ Jack
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