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    Alexander the Great to this day, remains one of the most successful leaders in world history. Even when comparing him to other great leaders in history, like Hannibal, or even his own father Philip II, Alexander still very much holds his own as a result of the many victories he’s won, as well as the profound impact that he had on western and eastern culture. With his ambition and great strategy, he was able to lead a great army through much of the world with almost no taste of failure. From a very

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    Alexander the Great conquered most of his known world in simply a decade. The people who followed him found a violent after his death, but make the latest world depend on the Greek culture. King Phillip II of Macedonia, a kingdom of Greece, defeated all of the Greek city-states. When he was slain in 336 B.C., his 20-year-old son whose name is Alexander supposed the throne. The great philosopher Aristotle is including, the teachers of Greek, had taught the young king. Already a seasoned warrior by

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    Alexander was born in 356 B.C. as the son of King Philip II. Through his life, he was taught by Aristotle, or the first Greek philosopher. Since he was the son of the king and had a good education, many believed that he will do great things and had high expectations for him. After his father died from a stab wound, Alexander proclaimed himself as king of Macedonia at age 20. In addition, it turns out that he will be the one that will lead the Macedonian Empire into greatness and accomplish numerous

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    From the beginning of his short-lived life in Pella, the capital of Macedonia, Alexander the Great was immensely affected by the traits of his mother, father, and tutor. Philip II, king of Macedonia and Alexander’s father, was a man of great strategic ability, and gave Alexander practice in military leadership. This experience and knowledge passed down from his father became useful during his conquest across Europe. Olympias, one of Philip II’s wives and Alexander’s mother, had incredibly strong

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    Alexander the Great once said, “There is nothing impossible to he who tries”. Alexander’s whole life seems to be based off this one quote. From the day he was only a young child till he transitioned into one of the greatest of men, which conquered and ruled the largest empire that ever existed in the world. He accomplished and influenced so much in the world that he is still not forgotten. From his achievements and his positive contributions to the world he is still remembered as a hero. Alexander

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    Alexander The Great is one of the most famous icons of ancient history. He had conquered more territory than anyone else. Alexander was born in Pella the capital of Macedon in July of 356 BC. His mother was Olympias and his father was Philip II ruler of Macedon. From the age of 13-16 Alexander was tutored by the famous Aristotle. Aristotle had taught him about geography, medicine, zoology and lots of other things. Although Alexander still want to learn about military tactics which was his main

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    Alexander was born around 356 B.C. His mother was of royal lineage, as was his father, Philip II. When Alexander was fourteen, he studied under the Athenian philosopher, Aristotle. Perhaps no culture has ever produced a greater mind than Aristotle’s. So searching and profound was Aristotle’s work that in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries A.D. much of the Christian church regarded his teachings as being divinely inspired. No subject was untouched by his contemplation. Philosophy, botany, geography

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    someone who is good at planning tactics; Philip II and Alexander the Great would not fall under this name because they were not good at planning tactics, they were disputed to be the best at planning them. Alexander III the Great was born in 356 BC in the capital of Macedonia; Pella. Growing up Alexander watched his father turn Macedonia into a great military power . Philip II was the first to create an unstoppable Macedonian army and his son Alexander would further expand the efficiency and power of

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    Tobi Aminu  Rough Draft    How great was Alexander the great? Well when we are evaluating the accomplishments of Alexander, we would have to be able to recognize the things that he have done and the effect that he has amongst his nation. Alexander was raised by his father known as King Philip II, who have built the Macedonian army into a deadly force. But when he was assassinated, Alexander inherited King Philip's kingdom and continued his father's journey of establishing power. Alexander's plans

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    Alexander the Great was skilled and respected military leader. After inheriting the throne from his father, King Philip II, Alexander would go on to conquer the Persian Empire, unite Greece and spread Hellenistic views across Greece. Alexander being the son of a king was born into royalty. In fact, he had the pleasure of having the great Aristotle as his teacher. It was Aristotle’s job to teach Alexander what he need to know in order to later conquer the Persian Empire and to teach him the importance

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