...Alexander became the king after his father, Philip II, was assassinated. As the king, he wanted to continue his father's dream of conquering Persia. Alexander even wanted to go beyond his father's dream by trying to conquer India. He was able to conquer the Persian Empire through his great leadership skills. Through his charm, was able to encourage thousands of men to rally with him in his conquest in Persia. He also had a clear vision of what he wants to happen to his Empire after defeating the Persians and this lead to the founding cities which were united by a common language and culture. Alexander was seen as a person who was strong-willed. He was determined to accomplish his goals. Through his persistence, he was able to defeat the Persians and create an empire that consisted of what is almost the entire known world during their time. The only problem with this is that he refused to heed to the opinions and advices of his men. He didn't listen to his men even though they are veterans when it comes to warfare. Alexander was a man who was greatly influenced by his emotions. Though he can make decisions quickly, these decisions were rather reckless since some of his decisions are based on emotional forces. Sometimes, the reckless decisions of Alexander leads to conflicts within and outside his army. When Alexander saw that by marrying a barbarian he would be able to win allies, he took advantage of this opportunity in order to make his force stronger by having more men fighting...
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...Why was Alexander able to conquer a vast empire in a short period of time? Savaiki Sale Su’a History 3661 Brenden Bliss Aug 28, 2012 There are multiple factors that historians argue about how the expansion of Alexander’s Empire became rapid and effective. Most historians have labeled him “Alexander the Great” because of his ability to conquer a huge empire as well as a military commander that had never lost a battle. Alexander was only 10 when he tamed a fearful horse that captured the eye of his father Phillip who had this to say, “My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambition. Macedon is too small for you.” Alexander would grow up to be one of the world’s most legendary military commanders. His battlefield tactics are widely studied in military schools today. Within 13 years, Alexander conquered most of the known world with an empire that stretched 10,000 miles and encompassed the Mediterranean, most of Europe and touched the borders of India. However, there is still one question that most military commander would want to know, “How did he manage to conquer a huge empire in such a short period of time?” First, he should thank his father Phillip’s innovation and military for setting up the stage for his conquest. Second, Alexander’s early education jump started his character as a leader. Finally, Alexander’s psychological and social strategy helped bolster the rapid conquest. These above factors contribute to the spread of the Empire in a short period of only...
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...Alexander A center for its subtle subject, stone is captivated by two parts of Alexander: his dish patriotism and his skillet sexualism. He demonstrates to him attempting to unite numerous people groups under one throne while remaining just as comprehensive with his decisions of beaus. Be that as it may, it stays hazy if Alexander has united those people groups or just vanquished them, and his sexuality is made dim by the film's modesty about gay sex and its vagueness about Alexander's associations with his "brute" lady and his tigress mother. We respect the scenes of fight, ceremony and situation on the grounds that at any rate for a period we are free of sociopolitical ideas and the interminable portrayal of Ptolemy the student of history,...
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...ALEXANDER THE GREAT: HERO, HUMANITARIAN, OR MANIAC? INTRODUCTION Alexander the Great is by all historical accounts one of the most influential figures of history. He was the son of Philip II, the King of Macedon who conquered Greece in 338 B.C. but was assassinated soon thereafter. Alexander thus became king at the age of seventeen (in 336 B.C. ), and at the age of twenty he set off to conquer the known world. In a series of lightning campaigns he conquered the Persian Empire that had until then been invincible, and in a certain sense he avenged Greece for the earlier Persian Wars. He marched through Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia, conquering all before him. In monumental battles he defeated the Persians at Granicus (334 B.C.), Issus (333 B.c.), and Gaugamela (331 B.c.). He drove his soldiers on, crossing the mountains and deserts of central Asia, until he reached the borders of India (326 B.C.). There he finally turned back, retreating to Babylon, where he established his court. At Babylon he fell sick and suddenly died, at only thirty-two years of age (323 B.c.). Alexander hardly had time to organize his new empire, and this makes it all but impossible to know how he would have been as a ruler, instead of a conqueror. After his death, Alexander's empire fell apart and was ruled by his successors, Macedonian generals who became kings of independent areas. Most of these rulers continued Alexander's policies of toleration and cultural integration. Alexander's...
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...Alexander the Great One of the greatest military tactician’s in history, Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C. in Pella, Macedonia. The son of Philip of Macedon, who was an outstanding Army General, and his mother was Olympias, the princess of Epirus. Alexander was educated by his tutor and brilliant Greek philosopher, Aristotle. Alexander became King, at the age of 20, when his father Phillip was murdered, then established his rule at home before making any strategic plans to conquer. Alexander declared war on Persia in 334 B.C., conquering a Persian army near the city of Troy. This resulted in the submission of all states in Asia Minor. Alexander then traveled south, where he would defeat King Darius, III. This battle occurred in 333 B.C. at Issus. Next came Tyre in 332 B.C., and his travels towards the Eastern Mediterranean. This is where he founded the City of Alexandria. From there, he moved his forces to Babylon. Again, Alexander defeated Darius, who was killed by his own men. By 327 B.C. Alexander had gained control of lands along and beyond the southern shores of the Caspian Sea, into much of Central Asia. Alexander arrived in Babylon in 323 B.C., and died there of a fever, and possible excessive alcohol consumption, at the age of 32 years. The legacy of Alexander the Great brought together a broad diverse culture of many descents, that were able to trade goods, and share the knowledge of science, medicine, and math. Works Cited Alexander...
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...Alexander the Great When most people hear of Alexander the great they think back to Oliver stone’s 2004 film. Although the film was somewhat accurate I prefer fact over fiction, especially when it involves a tremendous historical figure such as Alexander the great. In 356 B.C.E Alexander was born to King Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias of Epirus. Being born into royalty didn’t seem to be enough for this young prince which was recognized by his father. When a trader brought a horse for the king it refused to be mounted or tamed and King Philip ordered it away. Alexander asked his father for the horse so that he may try to tame it, which he eventually did. King Philip was pleased with the amount of courage and ambition his ten year old son displayed and told his son “My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions. Macedonia is too small for you” Alexander was introduced to war and conflict at an early age. Alexander was sixteen years old when his father marched on Thrace and Alexander was left in charge of Macedonia in his absence. While his father was gone, a rebellion started at the north east border of Macedonia, Alexander immediately assembled an army and led them against the rebels. After Alexander defeated the rebels he changed the name of their stronghold to Alexandropolis, at eighteen, King Philip put Alexander in charge of the cavalry during the battle of Chaeronea which some historians believe the Macedonians won due to Alexander’s bravery...
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...Alexander The Great Alexander the Great is arguably the most famous King that has ever lived. Alexander’s historical perception is without a doubt not entirely accurate, but in the facts of his Kingdom, and in reading the few historically relevant sources, we can interpret something about the life of this man. Through the writings of Plutarch, Arrian, Curtius Rufus, and Pliny, I see Alexander the Great as a justly motivated, intelligent military hero. We will never truly know how Alexander would have turned out as a ruler due to his early death, but in his fifteen years as king he motivated people from different cultures and different countries to come together and execute, under his rule, the most impressive military conquests the world has ever seen. Many modern historians, including those in the ETEP module, have differing views of Alexander the Great. Some claim that he was a deranged, bloodthirsty general who only sought personal triumph, while others thought that he was a military hero who sought unity among all men. W.W. Tarn was a proponent of the latter statement, who wrote about Alexander’s lasting impact of blending culture in the East. Tarn notices that there are many conflicting sources with regards to Alexander’s triumph, and focus’s more on the positive impact that Alexander left on the Eastern world. I agree with Tarn in that Alexander’s conquers led to cultures coming together and advancing at a rate that otherwise would have been unattainable....
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...Alexander the Great Alexander the great, the famous king of the Macedonian empire is a hugely celebrated figure in world history. Many historians proclaim Alexander as great and that say he achieved so much in his short life. He ran an empire, successfully took control of the Persian Empire and was also a great scholar. Surely this should be enough to put him in the historian hall of fame or is it? Is Alexander over celebrated or Does he really deserve to be known as Alexander the great? I believe he does, I think Alexander’s military achievements, and his leadership and his decision making all give him the right to be called Alexander the great. He has the characteristic and life story that belongs in legends. To me looking back on Alexander‘s life it was inevitable he was going to be a great military leader. Alexander was blessed by his heritage; he was born of a father who was a militant powerhouse of Macedonia and apparently his mother was from the family of Hercules or so he said. He would have grown up watching and learning a lot from his father Phillip the emperor of Macedonia as he ruled Macedonia and swept through Greece. He was regarded pretty highly in his father’s army and often led sieges to foreign lands on behalf of the Macedonian empire. Alexander’s father had great trust in his ability and left him in control of the kingdom at the age of 16. This is where Alexander would get his first taste of control and victory but it would definitely not be his last. The...
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...all.” These are the words of Alexander the Great. These words spoken so truly to reflect his passion of Greek culture, Alexander the Great expressed these words throughout his entire being. This famous man, who to some, was like a god, accomplished many impossible tasks to any ordinary person while spreading his love of Greek culture around the world. On July 20, 356 BC, a legend was born to King Philip II and Queen Olympia. Alexander the Great was recognized early that he could change the world. He studied under an astonishing, Greek philosopher, Aristotle where he learned literature, exceptional writing skills and knowledge that broaden Alexander III into horizons that not many could imagine. Alexander had an obsession for knowledge which showed throughout his battles in his later years. He had very skilled military tactics and which he combined his vast knowledge to conquer all that he put his mind to. At the age of 18, Alexander took charge of the Companion Cavalry and helped his father in defeating the Athenian and Theban armies of Chaeronea. Learning from past warriors, from their feats to their fails, he was able to figure out how to achieve his own goals on the battle field along with skilled decision making. Alexander the Great wanted to continue the expansion of Macedonia in which is father, King Philip was doing when Alexander was younger. After the death of his father, the Macedonian army supported Alexander the Great. When Alexander expanded Macedonia, he decided...
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...Alexander the Great Alexander the Great is well known for accomplishing far more than kings before and after him. He was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 B.C.E. In his childhood, he watched his father transform Macedonia into a great military power. King Phillip was his father, and Olympias was his mother. She was the princess of Epirus and was a deeply spiritual being. She taught her son about his ancestors, including Achilles and Hercules. Even as a young boy, Alexander was conditioned for battle and glory. He was fearless and strong, and he put his efforts on becoming a great ruler. At age twelve, he trained a horse named Bucephalus, whom no one else could ride. His father was very proud of him and his steady efforts. Aristotle came to Pella in 343 at Philip’s bidding to offer his knowledge. Aristotle taught Alexander from age thirteen to sixteen at the Mieza Temple. He had a strong, athletic build but was still shorter than the average man. He had fair skin and was clean-shaven. He had green eyes and was considered by many to be handsome. When he led his army, he would always wear something vibrant that could be seen from long distances by his enemies. Alexander wore two large white plumes in his hat to set himself apart from the other soldiers. On a normal day, he would wear silk Persian clothing, consisting of a long robe, cape, sash, and headband in royal purple and white. Alexander the Great had much respect for women and treated them fairly. These thoughts might...
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...Bradshaw AC1206027 World Civilization I HS150.2.1 Assignment 2_02 6th January 2013 Alexander the Great Alexander was born in Pella, the capital of Macedonia, on the 20th July 356B.C.E. He was the son of King Philip II and Olympias, an Epirote princess. He (Alexander) was bred to be a warrior; his father was a great commander and king along with his mother’s second cousin, Pyrrhus of Epirus was oftened celebrated as a General. King Philip II prepped Alexander well to succeed him. As a young boy he was fearless and strong. Alexander became a king when he was twenty due to his father’s assassination in 336 B.C.E. He moved quickly to show his authority and securing the Macedonian frontiers which led the smothering of the rebellion in Greece. After that he then turned to his father’s dream, the invasion of the Persian Empire. Alexander’s first confrontation with the Persians was in 334 B.C.E at the Grancis River which could have ended his legacy just as quickly as it had begun. By the winter of 332 B.C.E he had dominated, Syria, Palestine and Egypt and had took the traditional title of Pharaoh of Egypt and founded the first series of cities named after him (Alexandria) as the Greek administration capital of Egypt. There were many pharaohs that ruled in Ancient Egypt and all tried to leave an eternal legacy and many of the few has accomplished that goal (kingtutone). In 331 B.C.E Alexander renewed his offensive and moved into the territory of ancient Mesopotamian kingdoms...
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...Civilizations I Assignment 2_02 Alexander the Great 01/15/2013 Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was only twenty when he became King of Macedonia. After his father Philip’s assassination he moved quickly to assert his authority, securing the Macedonian frontiers and following his father’s dreams to invade the Persian Empire. In the early stages of Alexander’s reign, Alexander had to deal with the Greeks along with the Illyrians and the Thracians, because they saw a chance to reaffirm their independence after Philip died. In this small, but meaningful conquest, Alexander marched an army to Athens and Thebes where he forced the cities to accept him as the leader in his father’s place. In this conquest he easily defeated the Illyrians and the Thracians in less than a few weeks. During Alexander’s conquest to invade the Persian Empire, entering Asia with an army of 37, 000, men he still knew he was taking a chance, which almost caused him his life, but ended in a major victory. In twelve years, Alexander continued to conquered vast territories, dominating lands from west of the Nile to east of the Nile, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria, Bactria, Anatolia, Judea, Phoenicia, and Gaza. He was able to extend his empire as far as India. He brought the Persian Empire, Egypt, and much of the Middle East under his control. Alexander made clear his determination to continue marching east to conquer more of India, but his soldiers refused and Alexander reluctantly turned back....
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...Attack! The warrior king said as they went into battle. Alexander the great has the story of a true hero. If you take a look behind the story of the man you will come upon the story of a model philosopher king. Alexander’s story starts as a young boy. Growing up under the wing of the historic philosopher Aristotle, who in turn came from a line of the most elite philosophers in history, and as the observant son of the great king Philip of Macedonia, Alexander had the makings of a great philosopher and king. Alexander had a competitive nature, which played a big role in his claim to greatness. As a young adult he claimed many victories, including taming the wild thoughtless untamable horse, which he named Bucephalus, and being a prized combat specialist. It came as no shock after his father’s assassination that he would avenge him, and in turn take the path of becoming one of the greatest kings in history. This leads to the next part of his story which his name the great was derived. As an attempt to avenge his father, Alexander sought after his murderer, who was believed to be king of the vast Persian Empire, Darius. This chase lead him to a conquest of which inspired the philosopher and warrior in him to conquer and explore the unknown lands and civilizations that were under Persian rule. As a philosopher he enjoyed trying new things, and was not partial in taking part in other cultures as he became more...
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...History 111 ALEXANDER HAMILTON, AMERICAN by Richard Brookhiser (Book Review) Publish on 1999 ,Alexander Hamilton, American, it’s a 240 pages biography book on which author Richard Brookhiser sets the arguments to describe one of America’s founding fathers, Mr Alexander Hamilton. Richard Brookhiser takes us through the times on which Hamilton lived, accounting all the extraordinary events that surrounded and shape his life and character from his humble beginnings in St. Croix to the years he hold a position of power as the nation’s Treasury Secretary. All through the book Brookhiser explore other’s points of view about Hamilton. As all persons involved in politics Hamilton had supporters, enemies and people that could not described or comprehend what kind of American he was. Alexander Hamilton is known for many as a genius and a great economist but others point to his achievements as “forcing the dominion of big money or big government or both”(Brookhiser 4). The contrast of opinions on Hamilton serves as points of examination for Brookhiser, who put all perceptions at test with the facts of reality to create a real perspective. As the author points out on the book, “the tread that runs through every chapter, and every aspect of Hamilton’s life, is his identity as an American. The author sets to tell Hamilton’s history through ten chapters which go from the earliest accounts of Hamilton’s childhood to his last moments of agony before death. Brookhiser begins...
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...Alexander The Great Why hello. Thank you for taking an interest in my life, as you already know I am Alexander the great. You’re probably wondering why I have such a cool nickname as “the Great” huh? Well, stick around and listen to what I have to say about myself and then you can be the judge on whether or not I should be known as Alexander the Great, or Alexander the Best. Sorry, just a little joke. Obviously I can’t give you a life story day by day, so here’s my life in a nutshell. The miraculous year that I was born was 356 B.C. That makes me (pretty damn old) 2,358 years young. I was born into royalty in Pella, Macedonia, being my father was King Philip II, and my mother Queen Olympias. As most of you already know all great figures want the best for their children, so for my education I was tutored by Aristotle; one of the greatest minds to ever live. Since I was heir to the thrown I supported and backed my father 100%. I fought many campaigns for my father, but after I let my temper loose one time I was sent into exile with a few of my companions. I returned after the death of my father in 336 B.C., in which Darius had believed to be involved in, and was hailed as king, although I was careful to eliminate any possible rivals to the throne. This started the path to becoming “the Great.” I had to clean up so to speak, what my father had already started and undertook the invasion of Asia. Now with me as the “commander-in-chief” my first goal was...
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