...Alexander the great is a hero because he made history for his amazing military skills and he treated everyone with respect. Alexander The Great is a hero because of his amazing military skills. He was an amazing leader who lead his men to victory more than a couple times. According to Conquerors “Alexander The Great” at the battle of Gaugamela there was “300,000 men on Persia’s side and 50,000 on Macedonia” (16:45). This proves he was a great military leader because if he was able to win the battle when he was truly outnumbered that must take some skill. Were talking about his soldiers tripled. That is totally insane. For this time period Alexander was a hero and a legend. According to “Lined With Gold” Alexander had conquered from “Macedonia to Persia,Egypt and the North western border of India” (P 1). Alexander had taken over the whole north western border of India. That has to take real talent in leading your men to battle. He went up against all of these people when...
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...Alexander the Great was a Villain, he took over civilizations and tried to scare people to give in to him and wasn't scared of anything in his way. Alexander the Great is a Villain because he took over civilizations even if people didn’t agree with him. Alexander the Great didn’t care about anyone except himself and his plan to conquer the world. He would take over civilization to civilization and wouldn’t stop till his men couldn’t walk anymore. He was so determined he killed his father so he wouldn’t get in the way of his great plan. According to A Hero’s Hero – Alexander and Achilles “Here was a man, who walked in flesh and blood”(1). A man who took over the world and walks in flesh and blood. This evidence proves he was a villain because he would go through any civilization just to take things over. He did not care if many people died in the process, he only cared about his plan. Also, according to ABC news “What is...
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...Alexander the Great is a villain because he has killed many people, and taken over civilizations and cultures. Alexander the Great is a villain because he killed many people. Alexander killed people and took over many civilizations to have as much power as he possibly could. According to A hero’s hero-Alexander and Achilles, “Here was a man, who walked in flesh and blood, a man who went on to conquer the whole world before he was thirty-two” (1). A hero does not kill people for his or her own victory, but if one did kill people, that person would be a villain and that is what Alexander the Great did. The sentence talks about how Alexander walked in people's flesh and blood. That means that Alexander killed people and liked to show it off...
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...Alexander the Great was born July 356 B.C. to Philip II and his third wife Olympias. Alexander the Great is a hero because, any historians consider him the greatest military leader of all time, military genius, and bravery drove him to conquer many lands. Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356 B.C., in Pella, Macedonia. His parents were King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. Alexander got the support from Macedonian Army and eliminated his enemies to become king and leader of the Corinthian League. Alexander the Great is a hero because, like Beowulf, he was brave enough to conquer many lands, founded many cities, and he was considered one of the best military leaders. Alexander was as Alexander III then later he got the title Alexander the Great. He was born in Pella, the capital of Macedonia. His father got assassinated in 336 BC and that caused Alexander to inherit a powerful yet uneasy kingdom. He ended up receiving the support of the Macedonian Army, and he took out his enemies to become the king/leader of the Corinthian League. Alexander had passed away at the age of 32, just 14 years after becoming the King. Beowulf comes from the...
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...A hero, is told to be someone strong, bold to the core, always ready for action. Heroes people think of such as Hercules, or Superman. Hero’s aren’t always strong or impeccable, people such as Martin Luther, or Abraham Lincoln who weren’t exactly physically strong but, had the fortitude to speak out against the vile things in this world, risking their lives to achieve their goals. A hero isn’t always popular either, every hero has ahead thousands of humans that dreamed of their demise very night. What makes a hero’s isn’t their look, or their strength, but their willpower and want for righteousness. A hero is someone whom is selfless, facing fears openly, and is willing to sacrifice part of themselves for the greater prosper of humanity....
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...Alexander The Great Alexander the Great is arguably the most famous King that has ever lived. Alexander’s historical perception is without a doubt not entirely accurate, but in the facts of his Kingdom, and in reading the few historically relevant sources, we can interpret something about the life of this man. Through the writings of Plutarch, Arrian, Curtius Rufus, and Pliny, I see Alexander the Great as a justly motivated, intelligent military hero. We will never truly know how Alexander would have turned out as a ruler due to his early death, but in his fifteen years as king he motivated people from different cultures and different countries to come together and execute, under his rule, the most impressive military conquests the world has ever seen. Many modern historians, including those in the ETEP module, have differing views of Alexander the Great. Some claim that he was a deranged, bloodthirsty general who only sought personal triumph, while others thought that he was a military hero who sought unity among all men. W.W. Tarn was a proponent of the latter statement, who wrote about Alexander’s lasting impact of blending culture in the East. Tarn notices that there are many conflicting sources with regards to Alexander’s triumph, and focus’s more on the positive impact that Alexander left on the Eastern world. I agree with Tarn in that Alexander’s conquers led to cultures coming together and advancing at a rate that otherwise would have been unattainable....
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...ALEXANDER THE GREAT: HERO, HUMANITARIAN, OR MANIAC? INTRODUCTION Alexander the Great is by all historical accounts one of the most influential figures of history. He was the son of Philip II, the King of Macedon who conquered Greece in 338 B.C. but was assassinated soon thereafter. Alexander thus became king at the age of seventeen (in 336 B.C. ), and at the age of twenty he set off to conquer the known world. In a series of lightning campaigns he conquered the Persian Empire that had until then been invincible, and in a certain sense he avenged Greece for the earlier Persian Wars. He marched through Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia, conquering all before him. In monumental battles he defeated the Persians at Granicus (334 B.C.), Issus (333 B.c.), and Gaugamela (331 B.c.). He drove his soldiers on, crossing the mountains and deserts of central Asia, until he reached the borders of India (326 B.C.). There he finally turned back, retreating to Babylon, where he established his court. At Babylon he fell sick and suddenly died, at only thirty-two years of age (323 B.c.). Alexander hardly had time to organize his new empire, and this makes it all but impossible to know how he would have been as a ruler, instead of a conqueror. After his death, Alexander's empire fell apart and was ruled by his successors, Macedonian generals who became kings of independent areas. Most of these rulers continued Alexander's policies of toleration and cultural integration. Alexander's...
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...Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.E.) was a Macedonian king that went on to conquer Persia, Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and many more. His kingdom ranged from the Mediterranean to the border of India. He died at the age of 32 and is remembered as one of history’s most brilliant military leader and most powerful ruler. People argue that Alexander the Great was a villain whereas other people argued that he was hero. Alexander the Great was more of a villain than he was of a hero. He was a destructive ruler that wanted to unite all of mankind under one type of government. Even though he was a brilliant military leader that was able to conquer many different places and expand his empire throughout the world, he killed a lot of people to get expand his empire and also killed a lot of people to gain the power and position that he was in. Even though he was a man that was able to expand his empire and had smart tactics, many of his ways included the death of innocent people. Alexander the great was a destructive person that killed people to get the power he had and to get to his position. Even though document 3 explains how he was a great military commander, his ways were very gruesome and vicious. In Document 2, it states how Alexander was destructive and how he used purges to get his way. A purge is the removal of a person or group from a place or organization. Two examples of how Alexander the Great used purges during his reign was the murder of Attalus and the dispatching of Parmenio...
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...Alexander the Great- a king of Macedonia from, 336 to 323 bc. Who concurred part of Asia and Egypt. Plebeian-a member of the common people of ancient Rome. Who were allowed to vote. Peninsula- A body of land that is connected to a large mass and is surrounded on three sides by water. Alexander- a Heilieristic City in Egypt on The Mediterranean Sea founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Lay out – The Plan or arrangement of something. Tutor- to give individual instruction to. Style- a way of dressing or behaving. Gradual- happening little by little. Abandon- To leave behind, to desert. Hostage- a person taken by force to make sure the takers demand is met. Hellcristics- relating to the blend of Greek Persian Egyptian and Indian cultures Aristocracy- an upper-class Senate – a governing body of ancient Rome made up of 300 members who advised Roman Leaders. Tyrant- a ruler who has a talon power illegally and rules with restrictions. Descendant- a person related to a particular parent, grandparent or other Ancestor. Province- a political division similar to a state of the United States. Impose- To force a dictate Resentment_ Anger Branch- a part of something Larger. Republic- A form of government in which people elect leaders. Aeneas- A hero of the Trojan War Patrician- one of the wealthy landowners, who held the highest position in the Government in ancient Rome ...
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...Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was one of the greatest conquers in all of the history of Rome. His genius and ability to think in hard situations helped greatly to the country of Macedonia, which he ruled. Most of his life he lived as a fighter and warrior. Alexander was a smart, brilliant man who used his brains when it came down to fighting. Alexander was born in an age of violence, conquest, and civil war. Alexander was born in 356 B.C. in Pella. His father was Phillip the second who ruled all of Macedonia. He was a shrewd king and general who conquered Greece. He stole the reign of Macedonia from his brother’s son. Alexander’s mother was Olympias. She was brilliant yet hot-tempered. Her father was King Neoptoelemus the first of Epirus. Alexander’s sister was Cleopatra (but not the Egyptian queen.) Alexander’s ancestor was a man known as the hero Achilles. Alexander through his life carried a copy of “Iliad.” Phillip taught Alexander that all the Macedonian kings were descendents from the hero Hercules, son of Zeus, and the high god. Alexander’s parents hated each other. Philip had lesser wives and children. One child was Philip Arridaeus who was retarded. The rumor was that Olympias had poisoned the mother of Arridaeus. Olympias once told Alexander that Philip was not his real father. Philip never admitted to it though. Yet he always had made fun of Alexander because of his high voice. There were many legends about Alexander. As a boy Alexander tamed a horse...
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...29, 2012 Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was one of the greatest conquers in all of the history of Rome. His genius and ability to think in hard situations helped greatly to the country of Macedonia, which he ruled. Most of his life he lived as a fighter and warrior. Alexander was a smart, brilliant man who used his brains when it came down to fighting. Alexander was born in an age of violence, conquest, and civil war. Alexander was born in 356 B.C. in Pella. His father was Phillip the second who ruled all of Macedonia. He was a shrewd king and general who conquered Greece. He stole the reign of Macedonia from his brother’s son. Alexander’s mother was Olympias. She was brilliant yet hot-tempered. Her father was King Neoptoelemus the first of Epirus. Alexander’s sister was Cleopatra (but not the Egyptian queen.) Alexander’s ancestor was a man known as the hero Achilles. Alexander through his life carried a copy of “Iliad.” Phillip taught Alexander that all the Macedonian kings were descendents from the hero Hercules, son of Zeus, and the high god. Alexander’s parents hated each other. Philip had lesser wives and children. One child was Philip Arridaeus who was retarded. The rumor was that Olympias had poisoned the mother of Arridaeus. Olympias once told Alexander that Philip was not his real father. Philip never admitted to it though. Yet he always had made fun of Alexander because of his high voice. There were many legends about Alexander. As a boy Alexander tamed a horse...
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...There is a great difference in opinion on who was the strongest American president. Three canidates up for debate as some of the strongest are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. While these men all had some less then shining spots on their ledgers, they were all men of great metaphorical stature, (Lincoln however, could be considered both metaphorical and literal,) and had achievements that, had they not happened, the United States may not be the same place it is today. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He is best known for his leadership during the American civil war and his actions against slavery ( source #1). Had he not been as bold and steadfast in his opinion for abolition...
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...Wrapped around the edge of the lid is a motif which is repeated around the knob and on the bottom; the base has a motif of red leaves on top a black background. The piece shows a wedding scene of the hero Heracles taking the goddess Hebe by the hand. The figures are nonrepresentational but idealized. Heracles is nude and in contrapposto holding a club in his right hand. Hebe is wearing a white, embroidered dress. Starting from the left side of Hebe, Eros, the god of love, is seen adjusting her veil; there is a large bird in between them. A chest is seen on the ground, and two girls are seen, one carrying a box and the other a loutrophoros, which is a vessel that is used to carry water. Another chest is on the ground. Eros and a thymiaterion (An incense burner). Zeus is shown seated. He is shirtless and wearing a crown. Hera is standing in a dress beside Zeus. Despite being seated, Zeus is the same height as Hera. Athena is seated and is wearing a helmet and breastplate, with a spear in her right hand. She is on the same scale as Zeus. A girl and Eros are carrying a torch. Heracles physical attributes displayed in the piece were common among his portrayals throughout Greek art. He is shown here, nude, holding a club. These traits came from his myths and were common signifiers of the hero, specifically in vase paintings. Heracles appears nude, as that is how heroes were portrayed. The painting is nonrepresentational; however, it can still be seen that his body is idealized. The club...
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...all.” These are the words of Alexander the Great. These words spoken so truly to reflect his passion of Greek culture, Alexander the Great expressed these words throughout his entire being. This famous man, who to some, was like a god, accomplished many impossible tasks to any ordinary person while spreading his love of Greek culture around the world. On July 20, 356 BC, a legend was born to King Philip II and Queen Olympia. Alexander the Great was recognized early that he could change the world. He studied under an astonishing, Greek philosopher, Aristotle where he learned literature, exceptional writing skills and knowledge that broaden Alexander III into horizons that not many could imagine. Alexander had an obsession for knowledge which showed throughout his battles in his later years. He had very skilled military tactics and which he combined his vast knowledge to conquer all that he put his mind to. At the age of 18, Alexander took charge of the Companion Cavalry and helped his father in defeating the Athenian and Theban armies of Chaeronea. Learning from past warriors, from their feats to their fails, he was able to figure out how to achieve his own goals on the battle field along with skilled decision making. Alexander the Great wanted to continue the expansion of Macedonia in which is father, King Philip was doing when Alexander was younger. After the death of his father, the Macedonian army supported Alexander the Great. When Alexander expanded Macedonia, he decided...
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...obtain arête- defined by one Homeric hero as “to fight ever in the forefront and outdo my companions”- and the undying fame that was its reward, men would endure hardship, struggle, and even death. Honor was the just reward for one who demonstrated arête, and the greatest of human injustices was the denial of honor due to a great hero. Homer makes such denial the theme of the Illiad,- the disastrous results of Achilles’s decision to withdraw from battle after he had been denied honor by King Agamemnon. P. 107 In fifth-century Athens, scholars estimate that one out of every four persons was a slave. Some were war captives and others were children of slaves, but most came from outside Greece through slave dealers. No large collections of slaves were used on agricultural estates. Small landowners might own one or more slaves, who worked in the fields alongside their masters. Those who owned many slaves often hired them out to private individuals or to the state, where they worked alongside Athenian citizens and received comparable wages. P. 113 The Greeks were the first to formulate many of the European culture’s fundamental concepts of politics, philosophy, science, and art. How was it that a relatively small number of people could leave such a great legacy to later civilizations? A single definitive answer may always escape students, but a good part of the explanation might be found in environmental and social factors. Unlike the older great monarchies of Asia and Africa, the...
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