Was Alexander the Great Truly Great? Egypt proclaimed Alexander Pharaoh‚ their god-king when he was only the age of twenty-four (Smith 1). Alexander the Great gained the throne at the age of twenty. He was the leader of the Macedon and led his army through many great battles and victories. Alexander truly was “Great” because of the influence he had and all the things he did that were thought to be impossible. Alexander accomplished many feats thought to be unattainable. “Alexander and his army
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After Alexander the great died‚ he was given the title "the great" due to his success in conquering Europe. People thought he made many great to change Europe. Was that really the reason he was given the title the great? What goals do you have to achieve in order you can receive the tile of "the great"? Someone great should be a leader that contributed to the society greatly and made a significant achievement to change the world and make the way we live today better. He should be someone who is respected
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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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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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Alexander‚ the Great: Strength‚ weakness and contributions There were immense qualities for Alexander‚ the great as a leader. One of the greatest qualities a leader should have is ambition. Alexander wanted to establish a vast empire and his ambition was fulfilled. He had conquered almost all the major countries of the Middle East and Asia Minor. He had also overthrown the Persian Empire by defeating the Persian king‚ Darius III. He was one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. He
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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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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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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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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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The Leader of a New Era: How Alexander the Great Conquered Persia/ Greece Today‚ there is a debate on how Alexander the Great was able to conquer most of his known world. Some people believe it was due to his leadership and ruling capabilities‚ while others think it was due to Alexander’s adept understanding of strategy and tactics. Even though some people believe that it was his leadership role that helped him manage uprisings‚ and also allowed him to expand his empire. It was‚ ultimately‚ his
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