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The Great Leader Of The Macedonian Empire

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Over 1,000 years come between these two men’s empires. Alexander the Great leader of The Macedonian Empire that stood for 13 years. In contrast to Genghis Khan’s Mongol empire which began in 1206, and fell in 1368. Although difficult to compare to men and empires form totally different eras, Genghis Khan had a bigger impact on the world with his empire. In order to fully examine both empires in areas other than biographical. The focus in comparison will be in the following areas: rise to power, enemies, size of forces, terrain, empire duration, prosperity, and long term influences on their region. “Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” —Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356 B.C. He was born in the ancient Greek kingdom of Pella, Macedonia near the Greek peninsula. His parents were King Phillip II and Queen Olympia. Growing up as heir to the throne, Alexander rarely saw his father due to royal duties. Much like the Famous Alexander the Great, his father was always engaged in military responsibilities. Raised by his loving mother, Alexander grew to despise his very father. Like most modern day children, Alexander was educated at a young age. His teacher Leonidas was not hired by King Phillip for typical mental educational lessons. Alexander learned the common skills of math but this attentively troubled child also learned how to shoot a bow and ride a horse. It was Alexander 's following teacher who finally figured out to

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