Alexander The Great Essay
Alexander the great was the King of Macedonia and is considered to be a great military genius. Alexander the great was the son of King Philip the II also known as Philip August. Alexander was born in Paella, Macedonia in July 356 B.C. Philip was often away conquering nations and expanding his empire so at the age of 13 Philip hired a Greek Philosopher Aristotle to be his tutor, Aristotle taught Alexander Literature, Philosophy, and Science, which became important later in Alexander’s life. Alexander grew up watching his father build Macedonia into a strong empire and great military power. Alexander showed his bravery at the age of 12 to his father and everyone watching him by taming Bucephalus a stallion horse that is unable to ride and Alexander
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After Phillip died Alexander, with the support of Macedonian army quickly consolidated power over Macedonia. After Phillip’s death many conquered nations became rebellious as they seek a way for independence. After Alexander restored peace in Greece, he prepared to conquer Asia, which is known as the Battle of Granicus after Macedonians defeated the Persians; Alexander led his army to South Asia Minor. The Greek costal cities and the Greek commander gave great resistance but at the end Alexander defeated and conquered Asia Minor. After his victory in Asia Minor Alexander turned toward the Gordium north to Central Asia Minor, the young king slashed the knot which was home of the famous Gordian Knot. Alexander defeated the Persian army and took over Syria next he established Alexandria the capital as he conquered Egypt. After conquering Egypt he went ruled over Persia and Babylonian. As he moved through Persia he began to prepare to conquer India. As Alexander invaded India, Punjab, and Alexander’s greatest battle were in India against King Pours the most powerful Indian rulers. After defeating and capturing Pours Alexander allowed him to rule over his territory. At this point Macedonian army was exhausted and wanted to return home which Alexander agreed upon. Making it only back to Babylon, Alexander became very sick and suddenly died. Leaving a great legacy behind him, he
After Phillip died Alexander, with the support of Macedonian army quickly consolidated power over Macedonia. After Phillip’s death many conquered nations became rebellious as they seek a way for independence. After Alexander restored peace in Greece, he prepared to conquer Asia, which is known as the Battle of Granicus after Macedonians defeated the Persians; Alexander led his army to South Asia Minor. The Greek costal cities and the Greek commander gave great resistance but at the end Alexander defeated and conquered Asia Minor. After his victory in Asia Minor Alexander turned toward the Gordium north to Central Asia Minor, the young king slashed the knot which was home of the famous Gordian Knot. Alexander defeated the Persian army and took over Syria next he established Alexandria the capital as he conquered Egypt. After conquering Egypt he went ruled over Persia and Babylonian. As he moved through Persia he began to prepare to conquer India. As Alexander invaded India, Punjab, and Alexander’s greatest battle were in India against King Pours the most powerful Indian rulers. After defeating and capturing Pours Alexander allowed him to rule over his territory. At this point Macedonian army was exhausted and wanted to return home which Alexander agreed upon. Making it only back to Babylon, Alexander became very sick and suddenly died. Leaving a great legacy behind him, he