While Athens appeared to have a more open democracy‚ many people were not included in this diversity; Philip and Alexander’s empire‚ even with an absolute ruler‚ was culturally diverse and continued the spread and unification of the Greek culture; Sparta had a very intense and strict militaristic aristocracy but still had a more just society for women than
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in Pella‚ the ancient capital of Macedonia he was the son of Philip II‚ king of Macedonia‚ and of Olympias‚ a princess of Epirus. After discussing his parents and their relationship‚ Hamilton talks about how Aristotle was Alexander’s tutor from age 13 to 16 and stimulated his interest in science‚ medicine‚ and philosophy. The book then talks about how well prepared Alexander was to take over the throne. Then‚ in the summer of 336 BC Philip was assassinated‚ and Alexander took over the Macedonian throne
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As a young boy‚ Alexander marvelled at the stories of his alleged ancestor Achilles‚ bewildered by the epic battles of the Iliad determined to live up to his ancestor’s name. Alexander became King of Macedon and ruler of all Greece in 336 BC‚ at age 20‚ shortly after the assassination of his father. Alexander’s military accomplishments were beyond impressive‚ succeeding in every military endeavour over a period of 11 years. The extent of Alexander’s victories
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was born around July 20th‚ B.C.E. Well we can see there is a “Great” in the name up at the title. Did you know he did a lot of very bad stuff‚ but he did do lots of great things. He conquered lots of places and was successful against all of them. Philip II was assassinated in 336 B.C.E. People think that it may have been Alexander and his mother‚ but don’t worry about that example. Read more about Alexander the Great. Well‚ our opinion is that Alexander the Great is great. He was attacked by the
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other times diplomatic and bloodthirsty‚ his men were so loyal to him that they would die for him if necessary. Alexander influenced Asian and Greek culture so profoundly that a new historical epoch was inspired‚ the Hellenistic Period. Born to King Philip II‚ an impressive military leader who turned Macedonia into a force to be feared‚ who also wished to conquer the Persian Empire. Even at the age of twelve years old he was respected for taming the wild horse Bucephalus‚ a massive horse no one else was
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Was Alexander the Great Truly Great? Egypt proclaimed Alexander Pharaoh‚ their god-king when he was only the age of twenty-four (Smith 1). Alexander the Great gained the throne at the age of twenty. He was the leader of the Macedon and led his army through many great battles and victories. Alexander truly was “Great” because of the influence he had and all the things he did that were thought to be impossible. Alexander accomplished many feats thought to be unattainable. “Alexander and his army
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ESSAY 1 Alexander the Great was the King of Macedon and is one of the greatest military leaders in the Greco era in other words the Hellenistic period. His empire spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. He was brilliant in planning strategic plans and attacks. An example would be when he created the Macedonian phalange. At the death of Alexander a new Greek age began which was the Hellenistic period during which Greek leaders spread Greek culture to the area Alexander had conquered. Alexander’s colleague
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The Life of Alexander the Great At the age of twenty years old‚ Alexander’s reign of the Macedonian throne began in 336 B.C. following the death of his father‚ Philip II. Olympias‚ Alexander’s mom‚ was thought to have assassinated her own husband so that the throne would be prepared for her son. When Alexander became King‚ he wanted to do great things so that everyone would know that he is King. From the beginning of his reign‚ he always had a passion for fighting and winning wars. He also noticed
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Aristotle was born in Greece approximately 384 B.C.‚ to parents Nicomachus and Phaestis. His father Nicomachus was physician to King Amyntas of Macedon‚ and his mother was of a wealthy family from the island of Euboea. When he was 17 he went to study at Plato’s Academy in Athens‚ where he stayed for around 20 years. Aristotle did very well at the Academy‚ but when Plato died he was not chosen to be among the leaders. Soon after Plato’s death he left to tutor Prince Alexander‚ later to be known as
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king and queen of Macedonia‚ King Philip || and Queen Olympia. King Philip || was mostly involved in the military‚ so Alexander rarely got to see his father. Alexander received an education from Leonidas‚ Lysimachus‚ and Aristotle. King Philip || died when Alexander was 19 years old‚ and Alexander wanted to take the throne. Even though Alexander was the feudal king of Macedonia‚ Olympia ensured Alexander took the throne by slaughtering the daughter of King Philip || and Cleopatra. Cleopatra later
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