Alexander The Great Personality

Alexander the Great was and still is considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He changed history and the way we think about it, through his exceptional ambition and many talents. His bravery, strategy, and decisiveness allowed him to expand his empire into Persia without losing a single battle. He had a reign of 13 years, starting at the age of 20 after the assassination of his father Philip II of Macedon. Alexander himself died at the age of 32 in 323 BCE and the division of his vast empire was not settled for another 12 years. In this essay, his strategicness, practicality, and his role as a visionary will be examined and contrasted to other great leaders. Alexander the Great’s strategy was often an on the fly decision that paid off well. He …show more content…
He made Macedonia consume much of the Near East and heading into Asia Minor, keeping the citizens calm and his army well-oiled. He knew how to lead, inspire, and put confidence and passion into his followers, just as all great leaders and visionaries should. His way of leading is the same form that is currently taught in business schools and military academies today, proving that it was and is an effective way of leading a group of people, whether it is for an upscale business or an ancient army. While many great leaders in history have been visionaries, Alexander employs the skills in an effective manner in order to keep large masses under his control. Julius Caesar can also be seen as a visionary, but his motives to expanding the Roman Empire were for personal political gain whilst Alexander’s motive was to spread civilization over a vast area with a great population. He let conquered cities keep their culture and way of life and only changed their political system. With this mindset, his followers enjoyed honour, wealth, and the security of a stable