Wars of Alexander the Great

Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle have been exceptionally important figures in the world. Homer’s contributions to literature are enduring in both “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.” Certainly, the conquest of the known western world by Alexander the Great was a major influence in the region as well. However, one of the greatest and enduring contribution of Greece towards the Western world is found in their forms of government. While each had their limits, the three forms of government…

called “Great Man History” model of viewing historical events has become more and more unpopular in modern times, being replaced with the view that historical events are merely a product of the social and political trends of the time. While I do believe that the new model is for the most part correct, it is important not to take the denial of “Great Man History” so far as to ignore the importance of certain figures throughout history. That is why I deem the statement, “history is not made by…

The Humanities in Ancient, Classical, and Hellenistic Greece The history of Greece is filled with ethos and color through all the ages and societies of the past. Ancient, Classical, and Hellenistic Greek are three civilizations rich in their expression of the humanities. While these cultures are very similar is some ways due to the fact that the people resided in the same country, many of their beliefs and practices were different from one another as they expanded on and learned from the period…

history and learning from mistakes from the past. I really enjoy learning about ancient and classical Greece and the Roman Empire. When I think of Greece in the ancient and classical eras I think about the Greek Gods, Alexander the Great, Athens and Sparta, the Greek and Persian Wars, and the creation…

The Greeks are an influential civilization, although the group does believe in some strange superstitions, such as not eating beans, for that fact that they believed beans contain souls of the dead (10 Facts About the Ancient Greeks)! Greece is a peninsula containing numerous islands, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the Aegean Sea on the other (Sakoulas “Introduction”). Its location is significant in helping create the Greek lifestyle, which highly depends on trade and…

although he was able to put strategies he fought using his brutal force (preferred style). Leonidas Feelings were shy; the king of Sparta cannot be ruled by emotions. Showing no mercy (keeping no prisoners in war), Leonidas made up several…

Alexander spent a great deal of his life in the company of his army, inherited from his father, Philip. With so many years shared between the troops and Alexander, it was crucial to Alexander’s success that his men trust him, follow him, and fight for him without question. In the early years of Alexander’s career as ruler of Macedonia and leader of the army, his determination for conquest was shared by his men. Alexander led his troops into many successful battles and triumphs, such as the…

either their disastrous or wondrous reigns. Named the world’s greatest conqueror, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, like his name suggests, was great in several respects, all contributing to his success in dominating the known world. Some may even call him a hero. Hero, by dictionary definition, is “a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities.” (Merriam - Webster Online Dictionary). Alexander proved himself a worthy hero, through and through. His sheer genius military…

of the Book “The Campaigns of Alexander”. Arrian was highly educated as a Greek citizen who born in a wealthy family. He has been famous since the Roman Period (27 BC –) as a philosopher who developed and extended his master Epictetus’ philosophy; a good governor of Roman cities Andalusia and Cappadocia during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 117-38); a remarkable historian who accomplished many influential historian works such as The Campaigns of Alexander. There are many ancient…

Advancements in technology or basic societal achievements in Athens were the succession of the irrigation where they had running water, and sewage pipes. This period cumulatively throughout the end of the Persian wars and the success of the Greek was called the rise of Athens. During this rise of Athens much of what was already seen as advanced had happened in Mathematics per say the with the Grecian advancements to the basics in Geometry where visionaries such…