Alexander was a greek king, who conquered the then whole known world, this was something un achieved by any king or ruler. Put simply Alexander the great is among the greatest Commanders in History. Leadership from the front is exemplified by him. His military victories were devastating.
Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC), popularly known as Alexander the great (Greek: Î�ÎγαÏ� á¼�λÎξανδÏ�οÏ�, Mégas Aléxandros), was a Greek king (basileus) of Macedon. He is the most celebrated member of the Argead Dynasty and created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander received a classical Greek education under the tutorship of famed philosopher Aristotle, succeeded his father Philip II of Macedon to the throne in 336 BC after the King was assassinated, and died thirteen years later at the age of 32. Although both Alexander's reign and empire were short-lived, the cultural impact of his conquests lasted for centuries. Alexander is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, and is remembered for his tactical ability, his conquests, and for spreading Greek civilization into the East.
Philip had brought most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony, using both military and diplomatic means. Upon Philip's death, Alexander inherited a strong kingdom and an experienced army. He succeeded in being awarded the generalship of Greece and, with his authority firmly established, launched the military plans for expansion left by his father. He invaded Persian-ruled Asia Minor, and began a series of campaigns lasting ten years. Alexander repeatedly defeated the Persians in battle; marched through Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Bactria; and in the process he overthrew the Persian king Darius III and conquered the entirety of the Persian Empire.Following his desire to reach the "ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea", he invaded India, but was eventually forced to turn back by the near-mutiny of his troops, who were tired of war.
Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BC, before realizing a series of planned campaigns that would have begun with an invasion of Arabia. In the years following Alexander's death, a series of civil wars tore his empire apart, which resulted in the formation of a number of states ruled by Macedonian aristocracy (the Diadochi). Remarkable though his conquests were, Alexander's lasting legacy was not his reign, but the cultural diffusion his conquests engendered. The importing of Greek colonists and culture to the East Alexander initiated resulted in a new Hellenistic culture, aspects of which were still evident in the traditions of the Byzantine Empire until the mid-15th century. Alexander became legendary as a classical hero in the mould of Achilles, and features prominently in the history and myth of Greek and non-Greek cultures. He became the measure against which generals, even to this day, compare themselves, and military academies throughout the world still teach his tactical exploits.
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Alexander was a greek king, who conquered the then whole known world, this was something un achieved by any king or ruler. Put simply Alexander the Great is among the greatest Commanders in History. Leadership from the front is exemplified by him. His military victories were devastating.
Alexander conquered the known world then up to India and he was never defeated in any battle in his life.
he was a conquer who lead an army
Alexander the great because he conquered so many city-states.
Alexander the great is known as that name because he own a lot and he was a 13year old boy and he made so many books that I love to read and its interesting to me to read he was also known as the great alexander because he was so great to his father so we can have some fun.!!!!!!!!!!!!!&read this book please it's soo cool
He didn't.
Alexander the great was courageous as it took courage to travel to a far of land as India , and to fight so many wars and not to loose any.
alexander the great was of macedon .....he wanted to capture india so he tried his best but all his tries failed so he made it easier for Chandra gupta Maurya .......:)
Alexander the great because he conquered so many city-states.
Alexander the great is such a memorable person in history becausehe accomplished many great things,was MACEDONIAN
cause he was great
No. Alexander the great lived about 300 or so years prior to Jesus time.
Alexander the great is known as that name because he own a lot and he was a 13year old boy and he made so many books that I love to read and its interesting to me to read he was also known as the great alexander because he was so great to his father so we can have some fun.!!!!!!!!!!!!!&read this book please it's soo cool
Achilles. Alexander the great was influenced by him so much, he borrowed his shield for good luck in battle.
Alexander the great was well prepared to be a great leader because of his teachers. His father insisted that he study to be a great warfare strategist and Aristotle taught him wisdom and Humanism.
Alexander the great was a thinker, and was very open minded. In my and many populsr opinions, Alexander was said to have even gotten his horse from a Greek line.
He didn't.
Alexander III (the great) lived from 356 BC to 324 BC so he could hardly be a Christian, let alone a Catholic.
Alexander the great was courageous as it took courage to travel to a far of land as India , and to fight so many wars and not to loose any.
Alexander the great was courageous as it took courage to travel to a far of land as India , and to fight so many wars and not to loose any.