Who Is To Blame For Alexander's Downfall
Alexander III of Macedon was considered one of the greatest political and military minds the world has ever seen. Although, he died prematurely at the age of 33, he accomplished and conquered more than many could have in three lifetimes. Alexander was tutored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle for three years. Through the teachings of Aristotle, Alexander was taught to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry, and scientific investigation. “Alexander developed a profound admiration for Greek culture, especially as his native Macedonia was looked upon by the Greeks as a backward frontier area”(Judge, 2012, p. 164). At 16 years old, Alexander joins his father's army. Phillip II waged war against the Byzantian and left Alexander in charge of the kingdom. In Phillip's absence, the Thracian Maedi revolted against Macedonia. In spite of the fact that Alexander was just a young boy he responded quickly and courageously drove them away from their territory. Most of Alexander's accomplishments were made possible by his father, Phillip II. Phillip II invaded and conquered the Greek
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He moves his army across the Southern coast of Asia toward Gordium. While in Gordium, he solves the puzzle for the Gordium Knot. Stories foretold that whoever solves the puzzle would rule all of Asia; Alexander cut the Gordium Knot. After conquering Syria, he moves south and easily conquers Egypt. “ Alexander moved south through Syria and Palestine into Egypt, adding to his dominions the rich former realm of the pharaohs and founding there the city of Alexandria, destined to become one of the world's greatest cultural centers” (Judge, 2012, p.165). Alexander's conquest of Egypt was significant for Greece because the conquest secured the Mediterranean coastline, which meant that Persia could no longer use it to invade
He moves his army across the Southern coast of Asia toward Gordium. While in Gordium, he solves the puzzle for the Gordium Knot. Stories foretold that whoever solves the puzzle would rule all of Asia; Alexander cut the Gordium Knot. After conquering Syria, he moves south and easily conquers Egypt. “ Alexander moved south through Syria and Palestine into Egypt, adding to his dominions the rich former realm of the pharaohs and founding there the city of Alexandria, destined to become one of the world's greatest cultural centers” (Judge, 2012, p.165). Alexander's conquest of Egypt was significant for Greece because the conquest secured the Mediterranean coastline, which meant that Persia could no longer use it to invade