Essays on Alexander The Great Page 4

Alexander the Great was born in June 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. His parents were Philip II and Olympia. Some say that Zeus was his father, but it is probably just a myth. Aristotle taught Alexander in his early teen years. He stimulated his interest in science, medicine, and philosophy. In…

Alexander the Great 356 323, King of Macedon, Conqueror of most of Asia Born in July in Pella, Macedon in 356, Alexander was born to Phillip of Macedon and the Epirote princess Olympias. Legend has it that Zeus himself actually impregnated Olympias, but thats just an urban myth. As a young boy Alexander the not-so-very-big…

IntroductionAlexander the great made an impact on world history that few individualscan profess to have done. He ruled all of the known world, and one of thelargest empires ever. His men were the first westerners to encounter tales ofthe Yeti. They even discovered and classified new types of flora and fauna,such as the red mold…

Alexander The Great was born in Macedonia in the year 356 B. C. , several hundred years before Christ and even before the rise of Rome. Despite this fact he is still a topic of discussion and study more than two millennium later for a plethora of reasons. His insight and ability on the field…

Alexander was born in July 356 B.C. to Philip II and his third wife, Olympias. The parents were far from a happy couple, and Alexander was raised primarily under the influence of his mother. At the age of thirteen, he was sent to study with Aristotlean education that was for the most part formal. Aristotle…

Alexander the Great and Augustus, two names that countless people have spoken. Many people have no doubt heard these names; others perhaps have not. Alexander the Great and Augustus were two men who were famous for their accomplishments in ancient times. So, they are similar right? Wrong. The earlier of these two men was Alexander…

By Drew Coy, Spencerville Adventist Academy. Alexander the Great is often said to be the greatest conqueror and best military leader to ever walk the face of the earth. He conquered many territories, creating one of the largest empires in history. He was a kind and generous man, and he also had a good sense…

iiiIntroductionAlexander the great made an impact on world history that few individuals can profess tohave done. Heruled all of the known world, and one of the largest empires ever. His men were the firstwesterners toencounter tales of the Yeti. They even discovered and classified new types of flora and fauna,such as the redmold that grew…

Alexander the Great, a patient and often devious man; had never struck without careful planning. The youthful, headstrong Alexander liked to settle problems by immediate action. Making decisions with great speed, he took extraordinary risks; his success was achieved by the amount of sheer force and drive to overcome these risks. Alexander was educated as…

I wrote this obituary to let you know that Alexander has passed on. First I want to tell you what an honor it is to be a general in his army. I remember standing next to him thinking I am one of the few who have seen the look on his face when we took…