Alexander III the Great inherited from his father the best military formation of the time‚ the Macedonian Phalanx. He was the first great conqueror who reached Greece‚ Egypt‚ Asia Minor‚ and Asia up to western India. In the space of twelve years the Macedonian king Alexander the great carved out an empire stretching from Greece to modern day Afghanistan and Pakistan‚ conquering the Persian empire and several smaller kingdoms in the process. Alexander himself was an intelligent man‚ who inherited
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Alexander the Great was one of the greatest ruler’s and conquerors of all time. He conquered the mighty Persian Empire and most of the known world at that time. Alexander was born in Pella‚ the ancient capital of Macedonia. He was the son of an excellent general and organizer‚ named Philip II King of Macedon. His mother was Olympias‚ princess of Epirus. She was brilliant and hot-tempered. Alexander inherited the best qualities of both his parents. But he was even more ambitious than his
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Fathers of America‚ who created America’s financial system single-handedly. Alexander Hamilton is an important figure who did not get enough credit for his achievements until recently‚ when Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a Broadway musical about his life. Hamilton achieved greatness despite coming from nothing‚ which is something every American can do as long as you “do not throw away your shot” (Miranda‚ Lin-Manuel). Alexander Hamilton’s early life
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Alexander Hamilton Do you know who is the face on our ten dollar bill? It is none other than Alexander Hamilton himself. Alexander Hamilton was one of the Founding Fathers of The United States of America. He lived for 47 years from 1755 or 1757 to 1804. He is best known for co-writing the “Federalist Papers” with John Jay and James Madison. He was also the Secretary of Treasury. Hamilton had a very interesting background along with a great record of accomplishments‚ he is just like a modern day Donald
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autocratic rule.” To what extent do you agree with this point of view? Tsar Alexander II had many reforms. He was an autocratic ruler who began his reforms in Russia in 1855. Some claim that his reforms were proof of his liberal attitude and others argue that he was primarily a traditionalist‚ this essay will explore to what extent both of arguments are accurate depictions of “The last great tsar.” When Alexander II came to power he was already faced with a series of problems‚ the Crimean war
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Father- King Phillip II mother- Olympias Age 13 he became student of Aristotle In 336 B.C.E Phillip was assassinated and at 20 years old Alexander took the throne The first engagement was against the Persians at the Granicus River‚ next western Asia Minor‚ then turned south moving along the Mediterranean coast; ran into resistance from island of Tyre. Alexander led a siege for 7 months‚ finally conquering Tyre in July 332 B.C.E; then moved further south taking over Gaza then Egypt; then turned northeast
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Alexander the Great was conceived in the Pella locale of Macedonia on July 20‚ 356 B.C.‚ to folks King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia‚ King Neoptolemus’ daughter. Alexander and his sister were brought up in Pella’s imperial court. Growing up‚ Alexander scarcely ever saw his dad‚ who invested the greater part of his energy occupied with military crusades and additional conjugal issues. In spite of the fact that Olympia served as an effective good example for the kid‚ Alexander developed to
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preeminent over others.” Alexander the Great was born to Phillip II‚ King of Macedonia‚ in July of 356 BC. Alexander was quickly exposed to a militaristic lifestyle. When his father‚ Phillip II died‚ Alexander started his reign at just 20 years old‚ already with military experience. Alexander would then go on to create the largest empire at the time‚ earning himself the title‚ “the Great.” Giving any individual the title of “the Great” is risky‚ because of varying opinions. Alexander the Great does deserve
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Alexander the Great‚ also known as Alexander the third of Macedon was an ancient Greek King. He was one of the most victorious military commanders of all time and is presumed to be undefeated in battle. Alexander inherited from his father‚ King Philip‚ the best military formation of the time‚ the Macedonian Phalanx. He was the first great conqueror who reached Greece‚ Egypt‚ Asia and Asia Minor and up to western India. He is famous for having created the ethnic fusion of the Macedonians and the Persians
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Macedonian King‚ Alexander the Great was born in 356-323 B.C. He was born to King Philip II and his fourth wife Queen Olympia in Pella. In addition‚ many divine things happened on the night of Alexander’s birth. For instance‚ the fire and many philosophers thinks s destroyed temple of Diana in the Athens that Goddess of the hunt‚ moon and birth was very supervising Alexander’s birth. At the time of Alexander’s birth‚ two eagles landed on the roof of his palace which symbolized Alexander as the ruler
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