Alexander of Macedonia is one of the greatest leaders to ever live. He has made some great contributions to his time and to our time as well. Alexander's life and accomplishments have been intriguing to both historians and students for hundreds of years. That is why I choose this topic, I wa...

Webster's New World Dictionary defines greatness as being extraordinary or far above the average. In the case of Alexander the Great, the term is a perfect fit. Alexander was much more than just a king. He was responsible for the spread of Greek culture throughout Asia, and he helped liberat...

Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was one of the most powerful rulers the world has ever seen. He was also a military genius and, in many ways, a tyrant. This is because of all of the cities and complete empires he destroyed. This military genius never lost a war. He just would not stop....

Alexander the great was born 356 BC in Pella, the Capital of Macedonia to Philip II (king of Macedonia) and Olympias (princess of Epirus, and daughter of king Neoptolemus). Many people consider him to be one of the greatest military geniuses in history 2324 years later. Even as a young child Alexa...

ALEXANDER THE GREAT ALEXANDROS PHILIPPOU MAKEDONON (356-323 BC). More than any other world conqueror, Alexander III of Macedon, or ancient Macedonia, deserves to be called the Great. Although he died before the age of 33, he conquered almost all the then known world ...

Alexander the Great and His Achievements Alexander the Great was the king of Macedon. Alexander of Macedon, or ancient Mecadonia, deserves to be called the "Great". Alexander the Great was considered one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. He was an excellent king, general, and conque...