Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon, was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in 356 BC and was handed down his reign when his father, Phillip II was murdered in 336 BC by his bodyguard. His father was out most of the time trying to extend his kingdom therefore Alexander was left with his mother, Olympias, who was very emotionally close to her son and had a tendency to spoil him. Alexander was handed down a trained, strong and powerful army with excellent generals…

Alexander the Great embarked from Greece in 334 BC never to return to his homeland. He established an empire which not only spanned Europe and Asia but also united them. The extent to which Alexander’s life agrees with the statement is dependent on the definitions of a ‘Greek Crusader’ and ‘Persian King’. The Greeks (except Sparta) had abolished their kingdoms and replaced them with the democratic city states. Consequently, the concept of ‘kings’ and what it meant to be ‘Greek’ had become estranged…

Originating from the Greek name Alexandros, Alexander signified "shielding men" from the Greek word alexo, which implies "to guard. Help" and the Greek word aner, which implies "man". The name Alexander additionally has a place with a legend of Paris in Greek mythology and has a place with a few characters in the New Testament. Indeed, even know with all these Alexander 's, the greatest one was Alexander the Great, King of Macedon. Alexander the Great name spread all through Europe because of his…

Who was Alexander the Great? History has recorded that he was a man of many feats. Born in Macedonia he would later become an excellent solder, a great man and an intelligent politician. Many look to him as one of histories greatest leaders and greatest of men. Being the young man he was and the leader of a nation, it brought out a hunger for victory. Shown by his military tactics and the amount territory that he conquered. His wisdom and intelligent mind may have been due to the fact that his mentor…

From the king of Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon Alexander the Great," Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them." Alexander the Great was born in Pella on July 20, 356 B.C. His parents were king Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia, daughter of King Neoptolemus. He was raised in…

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…

Alexander the Great, King of Asia, King of the Four Quarters of the World, King of Babylon, King of Macedonia, etc. Born in 356 B.C., he died in 323 from a sickness at age 32. In Alexander’s short life he became one of the best military tacticians in the world. His military genius allowed him to create and rule an enormous Western empire in the ancient world. He was successful in all his military endeavors and his empire, stretching from Greece to India, shows that. He changed the course of history…

Alexander the Great was a young leader, with a very successful but very short life ahead of him. Alexander was born in Pella in Greece at the northern part of the country. He started his life at356 BC, and died at the very young age of 33 in 323 BC. After dying from causes that have not been proven yet many theories that he had died from Malaria, due to him being sick and having a very high temperature and fever 10 days leading up to the time he died. Alexander had a range of achievements and the…

of the many was that makes us unique. Coming from the Greek name Alexandros, Alexander meant “defending men” from the Greek alexo, “to defend. Help” and aner, “man”. The name Alexander also belongs to a hero of Paris in Greek mythology and belongs to several characters in the New Testament. Even know with all these Alexander’s, the biggest one was Alexander the Great, King of Macedon. Alexander the Great name spreaded all throughout Europe because of his great power and money. Kings of Scotland…

Alam 1 Nelofar Alam Prof Smail History 101 December 10, 2015 Alexander The Great Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, ruler of the Persian Empire and one of the best military intelligence of all times, he has many books written about his achievements. This paper goes into detail about Alexander’s early life, to impressive battles, to his humble personality. In this paper, I will be talking about how Alexander came to be king of Macedonia, his invasion to unite Asia, and his mental insanity…