Essays on Alexander The Great

Alexander III was born in Pella, Macedonia, in 356 B.C. to King Philip II and Queen Olympias. He also was the ruler of Macedonia and Persia. Philip II the second was raised to be a great military man. He turned Macedonia into an army type…

The Indian campaign of Alexander the great began in 326 BC. After conquering the Achaemenid Empire of Persia the Macedonian king (and now the great king of the Persian Empire), Alexander, launched a campaign into the Indian subcontinent. The rationale for this campaign is usually…

Alexander the Great born in 356 BC in Pella was the king of Macedonia, conqueror of the Persian Empire, and one of the greatest military intellectual of all times. Even at an early age, Alexander had the potential to become a great leader. Through all…

Alexander the Great was the ruler who covered more territory and conquered more lands and people than any other ruler in history. He led his army halfway across the known world of his time to the Indus River before turning back 6 years later. So…

The changes in the character of Alexander the Great throughout his extensive campaigns in Europe, Asia, and India provide for scholars an excellent opportunity to examine his story from multiple viewpoints, and precisely determine where along his journey did success begin to impede with logic…

Alexander the Great’s beliefs, views, and actions were directly influenced by the cultures, events, and ideas of his time. Alexander’s background and location also played a big role in developing his perception of the world. The most important element of Alexander’s background was his exposure…