Alexander the Great: Research Paper by Simon Euteneier #997011987 Professor Rubincam Winter-2013-CLA347H5 Alexander of Macedon is unquestionably one of histories most important figures. His conquest and unification of Greece and the Persian Empire led to an unprecedented blending of cultures and peoples. It also resulted in a much-needed period of peace within the ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern worlds. Although the outcome of Alexander’s conquest was generally good‚ what was Alexander’s
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During World War II‚ Adolf Hitler has the desire to invade territories in Europe. One of the country that fought with Germany during the invasion was Norway. The war took place during the 1940. The Nazi operate the Weserübung plan‚ which plan to attack Norway and Denmark. The desire was triggered by the natural resources that Norway has‚ especially iron ore. Moreover‚ Norway’s geography make sailing in the North Atlantic uncomplicated. To achieve their goal‚ the Nazi attack the Norwegian army by
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to be Alexander‚ the effect he had on other people’s imaginations -- he was head and shoulders above them." Alexander the Great studied with and learned from his mentor Aristotle‚ and had great interest in the writings of Homer. Aristotle taught Alexander creative thinking and martial theory‚ which would come in handy at later points in his life. Alexander wanted to punish the Persians and gain control of all of the land stretching from Greece all the way to India. Phillip the II was a great leader
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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 Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king born in July of 356 BC. He was the son of King Philip and Queen Olympia‚ and was tutored by Aristotle throughout his teenage years. He later went on to become King of Macedonia after his father’s death at eighteen. He led military campaigns across the middle east and south Asia‚ but why was Alexander so important? How did he change the world? Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia in 356 BC to King Philip
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In order to accomplish its strategic objectives‚ Japan needed to destroy the Russian Far East Fleet before her forces would invade Korea and Manchuria. To this effort‚ Japan’s Admiral Yamamoto notified Admiral Togo of the Russian intentions and moves‚ which involved the collection of the whole fleet at Port Arthur in order to attract the Japanese forces‚ and from a position of advantage‚ force them to expend their strength. The Japanese also successfully anticipated the Russians use of Vladivostok
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Alexander The Great Alexander’s empire was 2‚000‚000 miles big. Alexander was born in 356 B.C.E in Macedonia. His father was king Philip of Macedonia‚ and his mother was Olympia. They hired a philosopher Aristotle to teach him After his father was assassinated He became king‚ and took his father’s plan to conquer Persia.(BGE). Was Alexander really great? Alexander was great for at least three reasons intelligence‚ creativity‚ caring for others. The first reason that Alexander was great
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towards the attainment and management of their empire directly contributed to its success. The unique management of the Persian Empire was due to the way that it was run by the rulers’. Persia was not noticed by many other countries until the year 550 BC when Cyrus‚ the king of Persia‚ began conquering other kingdoms (The Persian Empire‚ 2012). Cyrus was a very good at controlling his military forces and between the years 550 and 539 BC he conquered many other societies. While he was
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wealth‚ wasted his resources and power in trivial things such as unnecessary wars and luxurious items and palaces. He sold the idea of divine right as his right of leadership‚ and expanded France’s army and wealth throughout his reign. Alexander the Great was a great ruler who focused on the expansion of territory of his empire and expanded Greek culture and beliefs. At his death at only 32 years of age‚ he possessed one of the biggest empires ever seen. Philip II of Spain was a studious monarch
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Question: What do you think was the single greatest accomplishment of Alexander and why? Does he deserve the appellation of "Great?" Why or why not? Alexander the Great is without a doubt one of the most prominent military strategists of all time. His name is forever forged in history books along with other great leaders as Gengis Khan‚ Atilla the Hut and Tamerlane. The appellation of “Great” bestowed on him is clearly justified simply by his deeds. Between 334 and 323 BCE‚ he was able to
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