Alexander the Great was born in the summer of 356 bce. As a child he was among many of the Greek philosopher Aristotle’s young pupils. He later became king of Macedon from 336 to 323 bce, he also became leader of the Corinthian League of Greek city-states. Alexander is known to the world to be one of the greatest military leaders of the ancient world. Alexander the Great has had many accomplishments in his lifetime. He caused Thebes to fall, he caused Alexandria to rise, and when at Issus it was the beginning of the fall of the Persian Empire, and Darius. The greatest thing he caused was the downfall of the Persian Empire at the battle of Gaugamela. These events had big impacts on the people of the region, and the empires in which Alexander …show more content…
Alexandria is one of those many accomplishments. With the help of Alexander, Alexandria rose to become one of the greatest cities known in history. Alexander found a number of Greek-speaking Alexandians as far east as what today is Afghanistan. He established at first for strategic reasons, although some locations had the potential, circumstances permitting, to grow into more settled, peaceful and civilised Greek cities (Cartledge). Alexander did end up establishing his city. Not in Europe, nor in Asia, but in Africa, in the Nile delta, at that vast river’s Canopic outlet into the Mediterranean. In the late winter of 332-31 BC (April 7th, 331) Alexander set the limits of his city. Alexander was careful not to locate the city right on top of an existing Egyptian site, he wanted the natives on his side, which he desperately needed. He located the city next to a local settlement known in Greek as Rhacotis …show more content…
The battle began with them facing each other across the water. Throughout the fight it became known that Alexander's men were better fighters in close-quarters combat (Behnke). The Persian shields proved less effective against the powerful Macedonian sarsass. Because of limited area, Darius was forced to divide his troops into small units, rather than attacking in one overwhelming mass. Darius fled, and his cavalry also tried to flee because they were left with disorder and panic. Darius had to beg and write a letter to Alexander to return his family, even then Alexander refused. “He went on to say that, should Darius come to Alexander as a suppliant --that is, as a defeated party --his loved ones would be returned”. Thus the end of Darius and the end of the Persian Empire
The statue of a man who resembles the physical appearance of God leaves many to wonder the power and strength of such a person. Who can this god-like person be? What did he do to deserve to be portrayed in such an honorable way in the Greek society in the fourth century B.C? This statue is of a man named Alexander III of Macedon or more commonly known as, Alexander the Great. His father, King Phillip II, took the throne of Macedonia in 359 B.C.E and was able to turn Macedonia into the strongest military power in the entire Greek world. Macedonia was a state in the north eastern region of Greece. Alexander III of Macedon was born in 356 B.C.E in Pella; the ancient capital of Macedonia, Alexander grew up in the shadow of his father’s success in transforming Macedonia into a great military power. As his father tried to end the rivalries between city-states in Greece in order to unite in a war against Persia, Alexander was being tutored by Aristotle and had been a part of military campaigns. His father, more so, raised his son to become a great leader which is no wonder why when King Phillip II was assassinated and Alexander III of Macedon took the throne. Alexander the Great was able to succeed by his military strategies which change the demographics of the conquered nations during his reign in 336-323 B.C.E.
The Persian King, Darius, demanded water and earth from the city that belonged to the Athenians. As the response, the Athenians threw the Persian ambassador in a pit. The Athenians refused to submit themselves to the authority of the Persians. If the Athenians had to be in war for freedom, so be it. Darius was not surprised by the response, in fact he was delighted. Over time Darius had grown to hate the Athenians.
Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in Pella, Greece. He took over the throne when he was 21, in 336 BC, when his father was murdered. In his time as king, Alexander united the Greek city states and built over a dozen cities, including Alexandria. His empire stretched over 2 million square miles, and he never lost a battle in his lifetime. Alexander died of Malaria in 323 BC.
Throughout Alexander´s journey he showed proof of being very courageous and one of his main traits was just his courage. As a king of Macedon and general of its army, Alexander did not merely inspire his soldiers from afar. He inspired them up close in the front line of the battle. This together with Alexander´s charisma made it possible for Alexander to achieve the greatness he did in such a short amount of time. Alexander created the greatest empire known by mankind by using his quick thinking and brilliant war tactics. Through his quest Alexander founded multiple cities in his name where his legacy still lives on today with the most famous one being Alexandria in Egypt. Alexander 's reign marked the beginning of a new era known as the Hellenistic Age because of the powerful influence that Greek culture had on other people. Without Alexander 's ambition, Greek ideas and culture might have been remained limited to
Darius fled again and was murdered by one of his own men, “It’s said Alexander
Alexander the Great is hailed, by most historians, as “The Great Conqueror” of the world in the days of ancient Mesopotamia. “Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in little more than a decade. Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BCE. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Philip was assassinated in 336 BCE and Alexander inherited a powerful yet volatile kingdom. He quickly dealt with his enemies at home and reasserted Macedonian power within Greece. He then set out to conquer the massive Persian Empire” (Web, BBC History). It is important to note, which will maybe explain his brutal actions, that Alexander was only twenty years old when he became the king of Macedonia. “When he was 13, Philip hired the Greek philosopher Aristotle to be Alexander’s personal tutor. During the next three years Aristotle gave Alexander training in rhetoric and literature and stimulated his interest in science, medicine, and philosophy, all of which became of importance in Alexander’s later life” (Web, Project of History of Macedonia). “In, 340, when Philip assembled a large Macedonian army and invaded Thrace, he left his 16 years old son with the power to rule Macedonia in his absence as regent, but as the Macedonian army advanced deep into Thrace, the Thracian tribe of Maedi bordering north-eastern Macedonia rebelled and posed a danger to the country. Alexander assembled an army, led it against the rebels, and with swift action defeated the Maedi, captured their stronghold, and renamed it after himself to Alexandropolis. Two years later in 338 BC, Philip gave his son a commanding post among the senior gener...
Few historical figures stand out in the same degree as that of Alexander the Great. He was a warrior by 16, a commander at age 18, and was crowned King of Macedon by the time he was 20 years old. He did things in his lifetime that others could only dream about. Alexander single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in just over a decade. There were many attributes that made Alexander “Great.” He was a brilliant strategist and an inspired leader; he led by example and was a conqueror at heart. In looking at his early childhood, accession to the throne, conquests, marriage, and death one can see why Alexander the Great is revered in historical contexts as one of the greatest figures of all time.
Alexander III, known today as Alexander the Great, was born in the kingdom of Macedon on the twenty-first of July, 356 BC, and became king upon the death of his father, King Philip II, in 336 BC. Alexander acquired his nickname at the age of 18, two years before he became king, both for his military prowess and for his diplomatic skills. Alexander’s promise as a general was first noted at the Battle of Charonea in 338 BC, where he helped to turn the tide of the battle and bring about a decisive Macedonian victory, defeating the allied Greek city-states. In 334 BC, when Alexander had been king for roughly two years, he crossed over into Asia Minor, sacked the city of Baalbek, and renamed it Heliopolis.
When these wars occurred, the Persian Empire was the largest empire the world had seen. They had expanded through Asia, Asia Minor, and parts of North Africa. The Persian Empire’s ruler was King Darius, and he saw Greece as a perfect place to expand his empire. He Invaded a Greek colony called Ionia. Darius asked for tributes, and the Ionians were furious, so they asked the city state of Athens to help them, Athens then sailed to Ionia and defeated the Persians, and they sailed back, shortly after, the Persians returned and crushed the Ionians and destroyed the city of Miletus. This sparked the Persian-Greek Wars as the Persians marched forward into Greece.
King Philip then planned to attack the vast Persian Empire, but soon was sadly assassinated. The former leader, King Philip II, left his kingdom to then be inherited by Alexander III. At the age of twenty, eager to lead, it was a tough task for Alexander. The Persian Empire was near impossible to conquer as it was the most powerful kingdom at the time. Nevertheless, Alexander pushed eastwards
Alexander the great was born in July 356 B.C. and was the leader of the Macedonians. He was at the age of 20 when he became the king. After two years of patiently building an army moved his armies to Persia. He spent 2 years, securing the coastal region to prevent the interference of the Persian navy. Using his quick thinking and military logistical, he slowly wore down Persia.
Alexander became the king at 20 years after his father, Philip ||, died. Alexander the Great was pushed aside and not very many people had faith in him, but quickly Alexander proved them wrong and gained their trust. A large portion of people focus on what Alexander the Great did as the king and how he fought in the wars, while others focus on how he impacted greek
Alexander the Great was known to be one of the smartest and most brilliant millitary minds in history. He was born in the year 356, BC in Pella, which is located in the centre of antient Macedonia. Alexander was the son of Phillip II, the king of Macedonia, and Olympia, the princess of the neighboring Epirus. His father, Phillip, searched for and hired the well known in history philosopher Aristotle, who tutored and taught him. At the age of 16 his father left the country with his army to invade Thrace an...
Alexander The Great was born in Macedonia on July 20, 356 B.C to King Phillip II and Queen Olympia which is the daughter of King Neoptolemus. Growing up, Alexander Barely ever saw his father. King Phillip spent most of his time in military campaigns. But his mother was a good role model for Young Alexander. Phillp began to expand that alexander would bring the peak of Macedonia. His Father Hired a teacher to teach alexander math , archery, and horsemanship and more. then he hired a another teacher name aristole to tutor alexander at the School of Temple of the Hymphs at Meiza. Finally, Alexander Graduated his class in 340 B.C. Just a a year after he graduated still a teenage, he join the
There are many leaders in the world, but a great ruler is passionate, honorable and one who can inspire even in the most hopeless circumstances. Alexander the Great was a great ruler. Alexander the Great was a ruler that was not only inspiring, but he was fearless, smart, bold and courageous. Alexander the Great inspired his soldiers to crave more. He has inspired people since the day he started ruling. What is inspirational about Alexander the Great is that he inspired his troops to the point that they did not question him when they were outnumbered three to one in a battle, they trusted him with their lives and were willing to die for him (Alexander the Great: man behind the legend).