Essays on Alexander the Great

Alexander of Macedonia is a man famed for his monumental accomplishments and his spectacular display of character. His prestige is immeasurable and has no parallel. The Macedonian king was later referred to as Alexander the Great due to his vast attainments as a scholar, expansive...

Factor which heavily contributed to the rise of the Macedonian Empire was Alexander’s military successes, yet to fully understand these successes it is important to understand the role Philip II played. Philip spent his youth in Thebes, a growing power that was challenging the Spartan...

Alexander was a ruler and conqueror of many lands. He ruled much of the Middle East. Unfortunately, he died at a relatively young age, it is speculated that bacteria cause illness or worsening acute pancreatitis resulted in his last days. There is some doubt, however,...

The event we have chosen to analyse in the life of Alexander the Great is the Battle of Hydaspes. This battle is the most insightful to Alexander’s subtle, indirect approach to warfare. Throughout our research, we believe 21st century management theories such as Mintzberg and...

Alexander the Great, son of King Philip II of Macedonia was born in 356 BCE in Pella. Although Alexander would soon become one of the world’s fiercest military conquerors he still had much to learn. At the young age of thirteen, Alexander began his studies....

Alexander III of Macedon was one of the most brilliant rulers in ancient history, with a fierce temper and carefree spirit, which earned him the title Alexander the Great. Suddenly, at the age of thirty-two, the young king mysteriously died. Medical professionals had closed the...