King Alexander at only 25 years old‚ his reputation already one of greatness had led his men into Asia. To his soldiers‚ their invasion of Persia was to fight back after half a century of devastation brought onto Greece during the Persian wars between 499 and 448 BC. Alexander’s private desire‚ however‚ was to cast a shadow on the large Persian empire by winning all its lands and bringing it under his rule. Gaugamela‚ named after the village it was fought by‚ was the decisive battle in the struggle
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT: AN ANALYSIS Alexander the Great is a villain because he murdered thousands and thousands of innocent people and he would conquer civilizations against their will. Alexander would set fire to cities‚ destroy cultures‚ torture and kill people‚ and he even killed his dad and his brother. According to Article Lined with gold‚ “Like Achilles‚ Alexander had a quick and wild temper. Alexander set fire to the town of Thebes‚ as a punishment for their revolt‚ much like Achilles and his
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Hellenistic art was propelled and conducted under the vast expansion of the Greek world under Alexander the Great in the late fourth century B.C. During this era‚ bronze‚ cast from alloys of copper‚ tin‚ lead‚ and other elements‚ was employed tremendously for dynamic compositions‚ displays of the nudity‚ and graphic expressions of individual identities. Surpassing marble with its tensile strength‚ reflective characteristics‚ and capability of embracing the finest details‚ bronze statues were produced
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Greatness is an umbrella term that can hold several different meanings and interpretations. In the case of Alexander the Great‚ it has a very specific meaning that reflects upon the achievements and success of his life time‚ despite the many character flaws and failings he undoubtedly possessed. Alexander the Great definitely deserves this appellation for three main reasons. Firstly‚ he conquered an incredibly vast area for his young age and lack of experience; secondly he left his mark on society
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Period 3 20 October 2014 Alexander the Great: The Military Genius Imagine crossing thousands of miles of scorching desert‚ rugged mountains and endless plains on both foot and horseback while commanding and maneuvering an army. Throughout history‚ there have been legends of heroes facing impossible trials. Alexander the Great is a legendary figure that did the impossible. Leading thousands of men across a continent is challenging enough on its own‚ but Alexander the Great took this challenge even
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Alexander the great is a villain not‚ a hero. Alexander lied‚cheated‚frightened‚and killed in his time of rule‚if he did all of these things why is he called Alexander the Great? Alexander killed millions of innocent people he also made millions of people scared of him‚“In 327 BCE‚ with the Persian Empire firmly under his control‚ Alexander turned his attention to India. He had some victories before reaching the Ganges river‚ which he intended to cross in order to conquer more of India”. Alexander
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“Alexander The Great Hero or Villain” By: Shelby Hammond-Helms I think that Alexander the Great is a hero because he had a lot of accomplishments and legacies that are important. Alexander the Great did do some bad things but most heroes do. I think that his accomplishments over ride his actions that were hurtful to other people. I think that his most important accomplishment is the Hellenistic culture. Alexander the Great founded the city Alexandria. Alexander was able to do all of this at the
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he lived for a very long time in ancient Greece. It was Aristotle‚ more than any other teacher‚ who taught Alexander to greatly respect the Greek way of life. Alexander spoke Greek. He knew Greek history. He believed in the Greek gods. When he was a boy‚ Alexander dreamed of teaching everyone‚ everywhere‚ about the wonderful Greek culture he knew and loved so well. But Alexander was also trained to be a ruler - a ruler and a warrior and a leader of men. He was taught that his job was to expand
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Ashville North Carolina When you are planning a vacation to Ashville North Carolina‚ there are several things you need to consider and compare before booking your trip. Depending on the season and weather conditions‚ you should plan your lodging accommodations and activities according to the local weather reports during the time you are planning to visit. In the summer season‚ one of the most popular and affordable lodging options in Ashville is camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway. However‚
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Alexander the Great was born in Pella to his parents‚ Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. Growing up Alexander never got to see his father‚ he spent most of his time and days engaging in military campaigns. His father PHilip hired a tutor‚ Leonidas to teach Alexander math‚ archery‚ and horsemanship. He was an Ancient Greek king he took charge at the age of 18. After his father died he got the support from the Macedonian army. Alexander conquered Egypt and Persia as a king. His kingdom ranged
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