ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Ezra Kilfoil
Below is a listing of different aspects of Alexander's life:
Alexander's father (356-341):Philip of Macedon.
Childhood (356-341):
From birth Alexander was destined to be a leader. He displayed all of the necessary skills and attributes such as: well-known lineage, physical attributes, along with mental attributes gained through his short but influential schooling.
Prince Years (340-336):
Alexander stops his schooling and begins to engage in what will eventually make him famous, war.
King Alexander (336-335):
Following the death of his father, Philip, Alexander quickly assumes command and begins disposing of any who stand in the way of his conquests. He displays both his strong will and strong body in his first major victory while completely destroying Thrace and its inhabitants.
Alexander as a Leader (334):
There are many reasons that Alexander was such a great and successful leader. His army consisted of just under 40,000 men and it was not easy to keep this large group of men entertained and healthy under the harsh conditions of war that existed at this time. He was able to maintain this large group of men by giving them certain freedoms and providing them with various forms of entertainment between battle. He also was able to maintain his image as one of being brave, caring, and at the same time stern.
Alexander and his Wars: For the second part of Alexander's life.
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