During the age of classical Greece, there was an emergence of three heroic figures. Alexander the Great was a fierce leader who obtained many military achievements during his reign. His charismatic personality and tactical mind also helped him to become an outstanding political leader. Furthermore, he left behind a legacy that influenced the course of history and helped to shape the world today. He was also a more heroic leader than either Hannibal of Julius Caesar, due to their vicious and uninspired tactics.
Daruis, The Great In the ancient world some people are so remarkable that no matter how many centuries passes by, everyone will still study and learn about them. Darius the Great who made the Persian Empire one of the biggest empire that have been seen was an amazing king of Persia. Through his life he succeed alot by his reforms, Darius came from a noble family and he went through many wars because he wanted to always have more than what he had, after his death Persian Empire was an empire that couldn't be compared to any other empires. Daruis the great was one of the most remarkable kings from the Persian Empire. "His father was Hystaspes who belonged to the Achaemenid family.
Alexander By EDMOND DANTES '02 How much effect did Alexander the Great have on Asia Minor, or the Middle East? Alexander’s influence on the land and people was great indeed. His empire stretched from Macedonia through Greece and the Mighty Persian Empire, through Egypt and all the way to India. Some people argue that Alexander still exists today, that he is in Iran, in Egypt, in Greece, and even in the wild tribes of India’s western mountains. In fact, Alexander is still present in the folktales of Iran.
Was Alexander the Great really a genius, or was he just a lucky king? The answer seemed to be simple and straightforward; Alexander the Great was a successful achiever, winning lots of battles with just a small army and at a young age. However, Alexander was born to a king. The skills, armies and tactics that he used were all evoking from his father. If Alexander was that great, why would his empire collapsed after his death?
Alexander the Great and the Impact His Campaign Had On the World Name Institution Professor Course Date Alexander the Great and the Impact His Campaign Had On the World Alexander III the Great is one of the greatest military geniuses of all times in the history of the world. He was the King of Macedonia and his conquering of the Persian Empire remains a huge success in the military history. Not only was Alexander the Great an inspiration to later conquerors among them to Caesar and the Romans Pompey and king Napoleon, but his war strategies would later have great impact on the world. Alexander was born in the ancient capital of Macedonia in Pella in 356 BC. Many believed his childhood events played a key role on
AC0405999 HS150 World Civilization Assignment 2_02 March 1, 2012 Alexander the Great Alexander is one of the most interesting personalities that have existed in human history. Even though he was the son of a king and inherited an empire that included most of the Greek city-states, Alexander's conquests are what made him admired, and studied by generations for years to come. The following paragraphs will briefly explain his life, the conquests he took and the legacy he left at his empire. Through years of studying, so many stories have been told and retold about Alexander the Great and his accomplishments that he has started to seem like a fictional character in the Greek world rather than a real human being. Those who knew him spoke proudly of him saying that he would have been proud to have been known as a Greek hero because that was his goal.
In just twelve years, Alexander the Great conquered vast territories and dominated lands from west of the Nile to east of the Indus. He brought the Persian Empire, Egypt and much of the Middle East under his control. Alexander was the son of Phillip I prepared Alexander for a military and political future. He was very well educated by
With the first being the will to follow in his ancestor Heracles and Achilles, and emulate their feats in Persia and Asia to cement his place amongst the legions of Greek Heroes and Gods. The second reason was to carry on his father’s invasion plans after being left with a highly trained and professional standing army. Even if both these reasons were Alexanders motivation he achieved his father’s aims of conquest and become immortalized in history alongside his two Hero ancestors. Bibliography Ashley. JR, The Macedonian Empire, McFarland and Company, North Carolina, 1998 Bieber.
Kayla Baker IIBWH p.7 Mr. Halleen December 12, 2012 Alexander the Great As most people would assume, Alexander the Great must have been pretty great at what he did to have this title put after his name. However, just because he has great in his historical name doesn’t mean that he is actually great. Alexander was a skilled warrior, yet he had some issues. Alexander the great doesn’t deserve the title ‘great’ due to his overwhelming need for power, war, and dominance. Alexander was born in 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia.
Which was a combination of Greek and traditional cultures. He did this by building many of his cities with the name Alexandria. Intermarriage within the conquered peoples as well as philosophy, literature, art and history made a huge impact on the eastern world and the Greeks. At the age of thirty- three Alexander the Great was one of the most successful generals in history. He was able to obtain victory with skillful tactics, flexibility, a keen sense of logistics, and superior leadership.