Born in the capitol of the Macedonian kingdom, Pella, to King Philip II of Macedon, the conqueror of Greece and Queen Olympias of Epirus, the legendary Alexander the Great, is known as one of history’s most powerful rulers. Striving to become greater than his heroic ancestors, such as Hercules, son of god, Zeus, according to Greek mythology. As arguably the greatest influence on the rise of Hellenism, King Alexander III of Macedon was believed to be “superhuman, destined for greatness from conception
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt was a “Prussian geographer, naturalist, explorer, and an influencer in science” (Alexander von Humboldt). He was born in September 14, 1769 in the beautiful Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia. He died May 6, 1859 in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia where he was born. He was eighty nine when he passed and in that day and age was a very long time to live especially in Berlin, Germany. Alexander was “the youngest brother in his family” (Home) from his dad who was
Great: an adjective that is frequently used to describe something as imposing, exceeding the traits of the ordinary, or being imperative enough for acknowledgement. A word that we see paired with various degrees of emphasis, from an individual’s opinion of an enjoyable activity, to an imposing natural or man-made structure; to the more severe, unfortunate incident (as well as a curiously favored sugar breakfast food). One may wonder how a rather versatile word like “great” should be applied to a
Benjamin Franklin once said, “You can do anything you set your mind to do.” Alexander the Great did anything that he set his mind to, whether it was conquering Persia, or destroying Greece. Alexander the Great didn’t exactly want to destroy Greece, but he didn’t try too hard to save Greece either. Did he? Alexander the Great took the position of king once his father, Philip ll of Macedon, was murdered. He was a strong king, but had his mind set to conquering cities instead of help saving his own
Students think that they learn everything there is to learn about the past and this is because students think there is too much information to remember. In conversations, there is much talk of wars and people and those subjects will most likely be remembered because they are referred to the most. Alexander the Great played one of the biggest roles as King of Macedon (present day Europe) by conquering Persia, beginning the Hellenistic Age, and building a durable militia. Alexander the Great should
Since antiquity there has been much debate about whether Alexander the Great was a conqueror seeking to gain as much territory as possible or a visionary leader who intended to change the world. The massive campaigns that he engaged in, the fragmented government of his empire and the customs he chose to incorporate in his empire and reign all shed light on this question. From this evidence it is easy to see that the main goal of Alexander the Great was conquest rather than changing the world. Alexander’s
Alexander the Great was an intelligent and ambitious military commander who defeated the Persian Empire and conquered parts of Egypt, Asia Minor, and India. Although he wasn’t thought of as a legend in his time (356-323 B.C.), his achievements have stood the test of time, influencing such important historical leaders as Napoleon Bonaparte, Nero, and Charlemagne. He did all of this before he reached age 33, and he died of malaria at the age of just 32. This young general definitely left his mark on
Alexander versus Constantine: Who is More Successful? How does one decide who is the most successful historical figure? Success can be defined differently by individuals based on personal values or agendas. Alexander the Great and Constantine are two of the most successful leaders in history. Leading two great empires, these rulers achieved great success in their time. Constantine ruled for thirty years over a large territory and maintained and progressing a Christian empire. These events are recounted
What makes a leader great? Is it the money in his pockets, the way he commands an army, or the wisdom he shares with people? Whatever the answer is Alexander the Great and Justinian were both great leaders. These kings of ancient times were well known for their life changing accomplishments that brought inspiration into the hearts of many. With Alexander and Justinian both being leaders they may have had some similar traits; but they were very different and it showed in the way life with on in their
Why was Alexander the Great called great? Maybe it was because he was supposedly the son of Zeus, or maybe because he conquered the biggest empire of his time. Possibly it was that he solved the impossible knot, but most likely it is a mix of things. All we know is that Alexander was one of Greece’s best kings and he greatly influenced Greek culture and history. He was definitely great. Alexander the Great was influential to Greece because he was a great leader, he reinvented and perfected their
Alexander III deserves the title “great”. Alexander III is the son of King Philip II of Macedonia. King Philip II sought to conquer. During Alexander’s boyhood, his father built the Macedonian army into a deadly fighting machine. The Macedonian Army used complex and clever tactics- those of which only brought them to conquer nearby Greek city-states. 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
It may seem like Ghost on the Throne by James Romm is just another one of the thousands of books written about the life about Alexander the Great. The fact is it was nearly the exact opposite. Of course, Alexander the Great plays an enormous role in the book, but Ghost on the Throne told the story of the legacy Alexander the Great left behind after his death. In fact, the word “Ghost” in the title of the book refers to Alexander the Great. Throughout the book, Romm told many stories about those
The one and only person that has transformed my life and made a great impact is my grandmother. Everyone has that one person whom they consider their role model, whether it is their parent, favorite actress, sports player or whoever. With great confidence I love to say my grandma was my great inspiration. I never believed she would be such a great impact but indeed she is. My trip to India as a 6th grader has been a great blessing to my life. I went to India for four years to stay with my grandparents
Arnold H. Glasow one said “A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” This quote portrays how a leader should not only take credit for achievements but should also take the blames for the issues that may occur. Alexander the Great was a great warrior king since he was smart and scheming based on the abilities he had and what he had achieved. During his thirteen years of leadership he was a great military leader but killed many innocent
Alexander the Great conquered most of the known world, giving rise to an uncontested empire influenced by Hellenic culture. His achievement was made possible through the production of military and cultural innovations, by adopting a tolerant approach when conquering other cultures, and by entrusting loyal subjects and officials with administrating certain regions. Alexander was able to sustain and expand his empire through his military strength, reinforced by his charismatic leadership and ability
Introduction Alexander III, commonly known as Alexander the Great of Macedonia, was born to Philip II, the king of Macedonia, and Olympias of Epirus in 356 BCE. He was a warrior by 16, a commander by 18 and crowned king of Macedonia by age 20. He played a powerful role in history by conquering one of the largest empires in the ancient world, stretching from Ionian Sea to the Hindukush. He was undefeated in the war and considered as one of the most successful commander in history. Though he respected
He is one of the greatest military tacticians, a charismatic leader who is no stranger to the art of manipulation, and an unstoppable force which conquered the majority of the known world. All this describes the man among men, Alexander the Great. He started as the simple King of Macedonia, but soon began conquering areas of renown such as, the lands of Asia Minor, Greece, and becomes the pharaoh Egypt as well as the King of Persia in a short time span. It is also said there were plans to circumnavigate
Alexander III of Macedonia also known as Alexander the Great was one of world's greatest rulers. He conquered the Persian Empire and earned many names throughout his quests. He was a war genius and was never defeated in his many battles. It all started in 356.B.C. when Alexander was born. He was the son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias. Alexander's father had taken all of Greece under his control. He taught Alexander military skills and war tactics. Another one of his teachers was the famous
Alexander the Great will forever be remembered in history as one of the greatest conquerors of all time. There are many historians that agree with the contention that Alexander’s success can be greatly attributed the legacy left to him by his father, Philip II of Macedon. Philip’s accomplishments enabled Alexander to begin his reign with a large powerful army, an established throne, a vast empire, domination over Greece and a people with a great sense of nationalistic pride (Worthington 2003, 95)
Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, George Washington, and Napoleon Bonaparte. These are great men who shaped the world. Great generals, great conquerors, and great politicians who use their great minds. This man is among this group whose life, deeds, and death change the world forever. The man’s name is Gaius Julius Caesar, better known as merely Julius Caesar. He was born on July 13, 100 BC, he died in the Ides of March, 44 BC. I would like to talk about his career as a politician where he shaped