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Alexander the Great is one of the most successful military commanders of all time. Some may attribute Alexander’s success to his inheritance of the great Macedonian kingdom and military from his father, Philip II. Although there is no doubt that this timely inheritance was a key factor in his success, it was his military skills and generalship that gave him the ability to effectively utilize the groundwork laid by his father. In order to fully understand the success of Alexander, we must first

Sydney Van Hoorebeke 12-10-17 Hist 1101 Mrs. Stacey Fitch The Greatness in the Great Born to parents, Philip II and mother Olympia, Alexander III , also known as Alexander the Great, was the king of Macedonia from 336 - 323 B.C.E. Students usually learn about Alexander sometime in high school but he is often referred to as Alexander the Great in education. Was he really all that “great” though? This is the question that many students and educators are beginning to ask themselves. Often remembered

Sydney Van Hoorebeke 12-12-17 Hist 1101 Mrs. Stacey Fitch The Greatness in the Great Born to parents, Philip II and mother Olympia, Alexander III , also known as Alexander the Great, was the king of Macedonia from 336 - 323 B.C.E. Students usually learn about Alexander sometime in high school but he is often referred to as Alexander the Great in education. Was he really all that “great” though? This is the question that many students and educators are beginning to ask themselves. Often remembered

The Great Depression built itself out of a time when farm systems failed, people in factories were losing money and jobs, the stock market crashed, and no one had much confidence that anything good was going to happen ever again. Some thought it was going to be over quickly. Shortly after the big crash in October 1929, Andrew W. Mellon, the Secretary of the Treasury said, " The government 's business is in sound condition". The truth was that no one 's business was in good condition and would not

One of the greatest and most successful generals in the history was Alexander the Great. He was a brilliant, patient and often a devious man who never decided something without rigorous planning. Alexander made decisions with an extremely high speed and took extraordinary risks, his success was achieved by his show of sheer force and will to overcome. During his lifetime, he defeated the Persians, Greeks, conquered Egypt and Asia Minor, and secured the Mediterranean Sea. Alexander was born in 356

The Great Recession which lasted from 2008 to 2010 is often regarded as the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression which took place during the 1930s. The causes of both crises can be said to be similar as both lie in the actions of the federal government. While the crash of the stock market in 1929 is said to be one of the major causes and sometimes even the main cause of the Great Depression, there are also other circumstances that led to this economic crisis. Bank failures during the

Alexander the Great is a popular figure back in the time of Greece’s rise. His name still catches our attention till this very day, it wasn’t a normal occurrence for a young man, age, to conquer the known world. Our goal is to learn what made Alexander the Great so great? He once said, “There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” He definitely believed in achieving his goals not only for himself, but for his empire to grow and be as successful as possible. Alexander was born to Phillip

Although Alexander the Great was a flawed person when it comes to morality, it is undeniable that he should be recognized for his greatness. First, his incredible military strategies undoubtedly prove his excellence. Next, Alexander was able to inspire loyalty in his men, a quality which helped him achieve his goals. Finally, Alexander was inclusive of conquered people and respectful of their culture, which verifies the fact that he should be known for his greatness. Alexander the Great was the son of Philip

Alexander the Great to this day, remains one of the most successful leaders in world history. Even when comparing him to other great leaders in history, like Hannibal, or even his own father Philip II, Alexander still very much holds his own as a result of the many victories he’s won, as well as the profound impact that he had on western and eastern culture. With his ambition and great strategy, he was able to lead a great army through much of the world with almost no taste of failure. From a very

Many historians often argue that Alexander the Great should be labeled “great.” This is due to his success in battles and the influence he had on his followers. This is also due to the fact that he thought of people as he did the things he did. The actions of having success in battle, not killing people just to kill them, and looked for ways he could profit his people, gave him the right to be called “great.” Alexander the Great had many success in battle. He conquered many countries and places