Gordian Knot

archers, a siege train, and a cavalry. Thanks to his father, Alexander's army was largely a professional one. When Alexander was the age of 22, he had conquered Greece and was sailing to Asia, in what is now central Turkey. Eventually he cut the Gordian Knot pleasing a Greek lore that whoever conquered would rule the world. Overtime he destroyed the armies of Darius and gained control of the whole Eastern Mediterranean Coast. His health was destroyed at the age of 33 from a fever. At the time of his

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favored by the gods. One example was his expedition to the city of Gordian. The city was named after a Macedonian named Gordius, whom supposedly had arrived in a wooden cart. In the wooden cart, was a knot the was extremely difficult to untie. The person who were to untie the knot was said to eventually become the ruler of all Asia. Results of studies done by Michael Wood indicated that Alexander drew his sword, and hacked the knot open to reveal the ends inside undone and the legend fulfilled (Wood

After Alexander had won the battle of Granicus he went to the city of Gordium. There, he cut the Gordian knot which said who ever had solved the knot would be king of all of Asia (History Macedonia). Alexander then learned the Persian army was marching against him once again but this time with their king Darius (Hunter 23). It is estimated that there were 200,000 Persian

would be whether common law 's take on mistaken identity should be swayed towards the dissenting judges ' arguments? Or should the judges retain the incoherence to remain coherent precedence, allowing for other means of reform to untie (or cut) the Gordian knot in this area of mistaken identity? Method of Dealing In Cundy , the contract was held void for mistake through the correspondences that the claimant clearly intended to deal with someone other than the fraudster. Surprisingly, this decision was

Alexander the Great was a great leader because he was always determined to be successful, even when he was young he wanted to win and he always had good morals and a good way of life. Alexander always loved Greece and was selfless when he was young. Alexander kept these traits and developed as a leader and used them while he was conquering other countries. Alexander initially brought 40,000 men to take over Persia, knowing he would get more men from the places he took over. He spread the Greek

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I, Alexander III, was born the son of a great warrior, King Phillip II of Macedonia and Olympias, daughter of King Neoptolemus I of Epirus. I was born on the 20th of July in 356 BC in Pella Greece. I spent most of my childhood in Pella’s royal court. During my time spent there I hardly ever saw my father because he spent most of his time in military campaigns or with one of his many women. On the other hand, mother, was always there for me, even when I did not ask for her presence. From a young age

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