Essays on Alexander The Great

As the ages transitioned into the Common era, the influence Alexander the Great’s empire connected the vast array of societies and peoples that he encountered along his path from Macedonia to India. After the economic successes of the Macedonian states and the death of his father, Alexander became one of history’s most notable military commanders….

What is a truly great leader? Is it someone with courage, discipline, creativity, remarkable achievements, and integrity? Unfortunately, Alexander the Great does not possess any of these traits to be called a “great” leader. Even though He left a mark in history, it was a mark that came with hundreds of thousands of deaths due…

Liberation and tyranny are two seemingly very different topics, however, it is often difficult to distinguish between the two because they are based the viewpoint of an individual. What is considered tyranny to some may be considered liberation to others. The stance that an individual takes on either subject is solely dependent on their position…

Whenever people, myself included, hear the name ‘Alexander the Great’, an image of a historical man may come into mind or they may have heard that name before. Well, with the curiosity of knowing what makes this man ‘great’, I took it upon myself and snuck into a science museum to use the infamous time…

To commence with, in different era’s what a person does greatly affects what the individuals in t long run will perceive about him/her. Alexander took over as king of Macedon at the age of 20 when his father Philip was assassinated by his own bodyguard. The bodyguard who killed King Philip was then eliminated without…

Alexander and some of his troops had just spent a short period of time near Lake Mareotis. The king had plans to build a city next to it, the city of Alexandria. Like said in Lesson 4’s commentary, the crew probably stayed for the start of the city’s construction, before leaving to march just over…

Great leaders often leave a lasting impression. Some even speak profoundly. For example, Alexander of Macedonia stated,“I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion” (‘Alexander the Great Quotes’). He was a famous king who did not fear anyone or anything; he was…

HE was born in the small town of Pella, Grease. He was born on July of 356 BC. He was known as Alexander the great. To people, Alexander was one of the biggest well known man in ancient history. He was on a mission to greatness by his father Philp II. He was married multiple…

Alexander the Great was born around July 20, 356 B.C in the Pella region of the Macedonia. He was the son of king Philip II and Queen Olympia, daughter of King Neoptolemus. While Alexander was growing up, he barely saw his father because most of the time he was engaged in military campaigns and extra-material…