Alexander the Great In the ancient world there have been several leaders that brought immense glory to their empires but there was one particular leader that marked his legacy on much of the known world at that time. He was Alexander the Great: King of Macedonia, Pharaoh of Egypt and Lord of Persia. Alexander had become the King of Macedonia in 336 BC after his father’s assassination. He led his army to victories across the Persian territories, Syria, Egypt and to some extent India
won 't taste good.” ~Joe Paterno. Alexander III the Great, King of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire is considered to be one of the best military geniuses of all times. He was inspiration for conquerors to come such as Hannibal, Napoleon, and Pompey along side Caesar. Alexander was born in 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia.1 Alexander’s childhood had a major impact on his later life and his military strive. At a young age Alexander watched his father turn Macedonia
smart are all words to describe Alexander The Great. Alexander The Great was great for many reasons such as showing his men he is equal to all of them, spreading greek culture, and because he was a very great conqueror with a great mind. Now these are only some reasons why he was great ,but their are still more. To begin with, Alexander is great because he spread greek culture and was a great influence , and conquer to everyone. In the text “Alexander’s Legacy” it states “Size of Alexander's empire
How Great Was Alexander the Great? You are trudging through the desert. The sun is blazing and you are already very dehydrated. You are very discouraged and are ready to give up. Some scouts came back from a search for water they are carrying a helmet in their hands. You see them walk past you towards the King. Of course he gets it. You get jealous and upset. You see him lift up the helmet … and dump it on the sandy floor. What’s happening? Why did he waste it. You hear him speak, “If there is not
A significant influence on modern society was from a great leader named Alexander of Macedon. The adroit leader had an impressive undefeated record. Alexander the Great was known as being one of the most accomplished leaders in Ancient Civilizations. However, who was responsible for influencing this prominent ancient figure? Some historians say that he was deeply influenced by his parents. Alexander’s mother gave him his thirst for victory and was a major supporter of Alexander’s campaign (http://www
A conqueror is someone who uses powerful military forces to take ownership of vast amounts of land. A great example of a conqueror is Julius Caesar of the great Roman Empire. Julius Caesar conquered much of Gaul (Modern day France). Another good example of a conqueror is Alexander the great. Alexander had held land from Macedonia to the borders of the Indus valley. Through the conquest of Egypt, Persia, and the northern borders of India, Alexander the Great was a one of the greatest conquerors
Alexander the Great is the most famous conqueror of the history of the world. His legacy and conquest has shaped the world we know today. Many leaders after him have looked to him as an example of what a good leader should be. “Alexander the Great’s tomb was one of the biggest tourist attractions of the ancient world. Roman emperors including Pompey, Julius Caesar, and Caligula traveled to Alexandria to pay their respects.” At the age of 18 Alexander took charge of the Companion Cavalry and helped
The Rise to Power All great leaders have many similarities with one another. Leaders all over the globe have the ability to gain the support of their people and to keep it, which is definitely a challenge, but generally the way that’s done is the same for all leaders. But, the differences between leader’s characters and choices can be vastly different. This paper will discuss three great leaders named Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Julius Caesar, particularly how they inspired their people
the fourth century B.C? This statue is of a man named Alexander III of Macedon or more commonly known as, Alexander the Great. His father, King Phillip II, took the throne of Macedonia in 359 B.C.E and was able to turn Macedonia into the strongest military power in the entire Greek world. Macedonia was a state in the north eastern region of Greece. Alexander III of Macedon was born in 356 B.C.E in Pella; the ancient capital of Macedonia, Alexander grew up in the shadow of his father’s
336 B.C- 20 year old Alexander is crowned king of a newly built empire. The son of Phillip of Macedonia, he is expected to lead a great life, as a conqueror and politician. Trained by Aristotle, his battle tactics are honed down to that of an expert, and he is to become one of the greatest strategists the world has ever seen. It took 20 years for his father to unite the Greek city-states, with different governments and beliefs, but finally, Phillips dream empire is built (Greenblatt and Lemmo 193-194)