Alexander for dictator Did you know Alexander made a new war tactic called the phalanx‚ which is rows of people in a box shaped formation with long spears and shields. During his lifetime did Alexander show leadership‚ discipline‚ and integrity to be called great or was he just a dictator? Alexander was a ruthless dictator because he took way too many lives‚ he pushed his army too much‚ and he gave cruel punishments. The first reason Alexander was a dictator‚ is because he took way too many lives
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2 Alexander the Great had a military upbringing and lived a life that was shaped by militarism. He led the Macedonian army successfully to expand Greece and conquer the east. The Macedonian army mass success is attributed to the Alexander’s philosophical influence that led him to adapt to conditions‚ and use mindful tactics when leading his army. Alexander had military training and tactics from his father and learnings of philosophy from Aristotle. These set the base for him‚ and led to his ability
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contrast the domestic policies of Alexander II and Alexander III Alexander II and his successor and son‚ Alexander III‚ inherited Russia in different states and degrees of turmoil. Due to these pressures‚ both were required to make alterations to the systems in place‚ such as that of politics and economics. However the natures of their crisis were different and therefore the subsequent modifications varied and were‚ in many cases‚ controversial. Alexander II came to power in 1855 and had to
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Sapp World History Professor Meskill Alexander The Great The Macedonian empire was one of the greatest empires in world history. In 359 B.C.‚ King Philip came to rule Macedonia. He developed a strong empire by forming a strong military and political system. In 356 B.C‚ Philip had a son‚ who later became historically known as Alexander the Great. Today‚ Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time. Alexander the Great and his father‚ Philip‚ were very successful
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Alexander The Great made a big impact in the Ancient World time period. Alexander The Great was born around July 20‚ 356 B.C in Macedonia. His great parents were King Philip the 2nd and his mother Queen of Olympia. Alexander The Great had several major accomplishments throughout his life as the King of Macedonia. Alexander The Great died on May 323 B.C at the age of 32 years in Baghdad. Alexander The Great showed he was in charge of the Ancient World by ruling and conquering territories. In 15 years
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towards economic growth. This may not be the case in todays world‚ however it was certainly the case during the era when Alexander the Great was ruling. Alexander reigned from 356 BCE until 323 BCE‚ during his short time on the throne‚ he excelled steadily and became one of the most significant figures studied from the ancient world (Lane Fox‚ p. 230‚ para. 2‚ p. 231‚ para. 1). Alexanders eagerness to continue his father’s legacy as well as his own aspirations‚ and to continue his luxurious lifestyle are
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Why Does Alexander the Great Deserve the Title? Alexander the Great‚ King of Macedon‚ deserves the title because he was a very powerful man who conquered throughout his life. One of his greatest accomplishments was he spread the Greek culture and language throughout many parts of the world. He took on the position of the King after his father passed away and was able to also accomplish the expansion of his father’s empire. He deserves the title also because he started conquering at the very young
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Alexander the Great’s actions and decisions have significantly impacted upon the world during his time‚ ultimately leaving behind a legacy that can be affiliated with the westernization of the globe. He helped bring the western civilization‚ which included the scientific and liberal thinking of the Greeks to much of the rest of the world. He introduced a study of science for science’s sake to the nations and he is also considered as one of the most successful military commanders in history‚ for by
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Ashley Harsanyi Mrs. Meagher-DiEllo Period 4B 5 April 2013 Imprisonment in Great Expectations. Charles Dickens used Miss Havisham as a symbol of hypothetical imprisonment. Miss Havisham; although not being physically imprisoned as Abel Magwitch‚ was a strong representation of a mental imprisonment. She was never told to stay locked up in her house rotting away and tormenting herself for years without any human interaction besides that of her step-daughter Estella and eventually Pip. She not
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society. There were incredible impacts from Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic age. One of the best pioneers known not. There have been innumerable quantities of likenesses in their religions‚ However the religions did wind up changing‚ and the Romans made enhancements to the way they saw life in a religious structure. The Roman social structures and governmental issues are to some degree affected on the Greek societies‚ as the impact of Alexander the Great truly becomes an integral factor. Scholarly
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