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Alexander the Great, 2004.
A brief overview of the life of Alexander the Great and a review of Michael Wood?s documentary film, ?In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great.?
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses how the life of Alexander the Great is one of the most well-documented lives of the time, and within all of that documentation, there is a sense that Alexander was either a tyrant or a saint-like human. It looks at how the mystery of his existence is challenged by the propriety of the ancient writings and the individual author?s ideal of the hero, whom the writer wished to portray. It also examines how the value of Michael Wood?s documentary film, ?In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great,? lies in the extensive manner with which Wood discusses the differences between right and wrong in Alexander?s time versus our own.
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"Reading the Works of Arrian, Curtius, Diodorus, and Plutarch, regardless of the modern language interpretations still leaves the reader with his or her own impressions of right and wrong. It is therefore difficult to address the man Alexander as a whole. The author?s all tell the story as historians, yet in a very different tradition of history. The historic fable, the genre of its time does two things, it retells the story as it has been retold before, either through other older epic poetry histories or through legend mixed with the narrators own idea of right and wrong for their time."
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Alexander The Great, 1991.
This paper discusses Alexander the Great, who was King of Macedonia from 336 to 323 B.C., specifically the extent to which Alexander the Great was deified as a god.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, $ 55.95
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"This paper will be concerned with Alexander the Great, who was King of Macedonia from 336 to 323 B.C. Specifically, this paper will consider the extent to which Alexander the Great was deified as a god. Alexander was a powerful and renowned conqueror, and various legends arose during his lifetime which attributed divine status to him. Even before Alexander became a conqueror, his tutor Aristotle intimated his divinity by calling him "'the chosen vessel' for carrying forward the fundamentals of Greek civilization and culture" . There were a number of events in Alexander's career which further contributed to his legendary status. These included his cutting of the Gordian knot and his visit to the oracle of Ammon at Siwah. The visit to Siwah in the Egyptian desert was particularly influential on Alexander's perception of himself as a god. "
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Alexander the Great, 2002.
A brief paper on the life and politics of Alexander the Great.
1,199 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores the life of Alexander the Great, first defining Alexander the Great at the apex of his philanthropy and the nadir of tyranny. The paper also examines all the definitions this king of Macedonia had to fulfill in between. The writer believes that Alexander was able to accomplish much in the relatively short time of his military career and bestowed greatness on the world at the time and after.
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Introduction
Political and Military Impositions on Philanthropy
Religious and Cultural Toleration
Cultural and Governmental Assimilation
Reforms in Finance
Conclusion
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"Thus, as Alexander advanced deeper into Asia, taking the Achaemenid Empire into his hands, he was continually faced with the tricky problem of how to balance his role as the ?Lord of Asia? (for the Persians) and as the conquering general (for his fellow Greeks back home). In all that he attempted, he may have been divided not so much by all that he wanted to be, but by all that others expected him to be. In Macedonia, he was a quasi-constitutional king who was expected to honor the customary rights of other Macedonians."
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Alexander the Great, 2004.
An examination of the life of Alexander the Great, with a focus on his possible drinking problem.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the short life of Alexander the Great, one of the greatest military leaders in world history. The paper describes his personality traits and outlines the role played by wine drinking in that society. Alexander the Great is portrayed as a strong leader; however, it is apparent in this paper that he suffered from alcohol abuse. The paper surmises that this vice led to his untimely death.
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"As one of the greatest military leaders in world history, Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.E.) possessed many high qualities associated with his personality, such as his ability to inspire men to follow him into hostile, unknown regions beyond the borders of civilization as they knew it. He also inspired his troops with his reckless disregard for his own safety, often plunging into the enemy at the head of his men and sharing the danger of the common soldier. So intent was Alexander on conquering distant lands that he rejected advice to delay his departure from Macedonia until he had married and fathered an heir in order to forestall instability in case of his death on the battlefield. He further alarmed his principle adviser by giving away virtually all of his land and property in order to strengthen his army. However, his ?reckless disregard? for his own personal safety may have played a major role in his association with drinking as outlined in Plutarch?s Greek Lives which has been identified as a cause for his premature death."
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Alexander The Great, 2002.
This explores deeply the saga of Alexander The Great.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the accomplishments and history of Alexander The Great as a tale of adventure and conquest. The author argues that while Columbus' discover of the New World was indeed significant, it does not compare to Alexander's great vision.
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Alexander the Great, 2007.
This paper analyzes the book "Alexander the Great" by Paul Cartledge.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper conveys how the author, Paul Cartledge, attempts to read the mind of Alexander, speculating what motivated the great military leader. The paper discusses how the author centers on Alexander's great passion for hunting game and how it helped contribute to his career and fame. The paper relates that the historical situation is detailed and extensive, which helps the reader come to understand Alexander's world as well as Alexander himself. The paper recommends this book to those who are interested in Alexander's life or military history.
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"The main historical figure in this biography is Alexander the Great, as most readers would imagine. The biography covers his life, but mostly discusses his motivations and accomplishments, and what motivated him to continue to conquer other lands. However, the author does weave short but compelling descriptions of other conquers who almost reached the status of Alexander, such as Julius Caesar, so other great leaders of the epoch do make at least an appearance in the book, which helps add to Alexander's stature and overall influence to the age."
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Alexander the Great, 2007.
A brief biography of famous Greek leader, Alexander the Great.
914 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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Alexander the Great is one person that stands out as one of the great leaders in history. He led thousands of troops conquering everywhere he went and never lost a battle. This paper examines some of the background and accomplishments of Alexander's life that made him one of history's greatest leaders.
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"Trained early on by his father, King Philip, in politics and warfare, Alexander was given a vast knowledge in both. Philip was a warlord and a political genius. He took Macedonia from an insignificant province to be one of the most important powers in Greece. He then began liberating Greek city states in Asia Minor. Phillip was able to convey the whole of his knowledge and beliefs to Alexander. After Philips death, he also left Alexander his highly developed military force."
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Alexander The Great, 2002.
An overview of the life and military accomplishments of Alexander The Great.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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Through time, Alexander the Great has become known as a model military leader and conqueror. The subject of legend and literature, as well as of historical fact, he is sometimes credited with things he didn't actually do. It is known, however, that using bold military tactics, he invaded Persia, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan, and India, and, in the course of his conquests, he spread Greek culture throughout much of the world. This paper traces Alexander's rise to power and his conquests, detailing his skill in military strategy and the failings that prevented him from being considered a great ruler or leader.
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Alexander the Great, 2002.
An examination of the short yet powerful military career of Alexander the Great.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper briefly describes the life and military rule of Alexander the Great over Macedonia and the rest of the areas he conquered. It discusses how he consolidated power, restored order and dealt harshly with anyone who opposed his rule or tactics.
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"Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was a Macedonian king and a legendary conqueror. His father was Philip II of Macedonia, and his mother was Olympias, the daughter of Neoptolemus, king of Egypt (Milns, 1968). Historians and biographers claim that much of Alexander?s inspiration and motivation was drawn from his lifelong love of Homer?s heroic poems, especially the Iliad (Bosworth, 1988). In 343 BC, Alexander?s father invited the Greek philosopher Aristotle to the Macedonian court to act as his personal tutor, which resulted in Alexander developing a profound respect both for Aristotle and for the world of culture in general (Green, 1974)."
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Alexander the Great, 2002.
A biography of Alexander the Great.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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A paper on Alexander the Great. The paper answers the following questions: Where was he born, who was he, did people like him? What did he accomplish during his reign and what was the outcome and consequences?
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Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great, 2002.
A comparison of the leaders, Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great.
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper is a historical comparison paper that discusses the lives, both military and political ,of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan. It tries to prove which of the two leaders is greater.
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"As time marches on, so do people, as they gradually fade into history. Eventually even civilizations collapse; fall to the wayside brought down by poor leadership, conquest, or a lack of progression. When thinking of civilizations and societies that stand the test of time, and that are models to be built upon, history always looks toward the larger civilizations. When large civilizations are talked about they are defined normally, by their expansion and conquests, rich cultural centers, as well as their educational and scientific excellence. This is why civilizations like the Chinese dynasties, the Greeks, the Romans, the Egyptians, and even the British are thought of as great civilizations. Each brought innovations to the world, each was the cultural center of its time (excluding the Chinese because they were so separate from the rest of the world), and each had its share of expansion. On a smaller scale, and not unimportant, are civilizations like the Mongols, the Macedonians, the Muslims, and some of the barbarian tribes in Europe. These smaller groups have less importance in an educational, or scientific sense (excluding the Muslims), but many of them had a great impact on history and changed many civilizations directly or indirectly. The Germanic barbarian tribes, for instance, were a contributing force in the demise of the Roman Empire. These smaller societies rely heavily on dynamic leadership for their success, and strive only through the greatness of individuals. While this same sentiment can be echoed for larger and more sustained civilizations, it is the ability to overcome incompetent leadership that grants longevity to a civilization. For the purposes of this paper the Macedonians and Mongols are to be considered, as small civilizations that flourished, and then fade away. The main historical significance within these civilizations, or nation states was their leadership, their expansion, their innovations and their creation of greater empires."
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"Alexander the Great", 2004.
This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the book, "Alexander the Great", by Robin Lane Fox.
797 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper reviews the book and asks whether Alexander the Great was a genius or a madman, a brilliant conqueror or a murderous tyrant. It questions whether he deserves his exalted historical reputation, or, as Dante suggested in his "Inferno", should be consigned to the seventh circle of hell, a place reserved for mass murderers and war makers destined to spend eternity submerged in hot blood.
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"Alexander, son of King Phillip II, must have certainly been "great" to at least some, or the superlative would not have been added to his name. However, historian Robin Lane Fox paints a much more human picture of Alexander, who could be considered anything from God-like to a madman, depending on the circumstances, and the historian. Alexander is known as one of the greatest military conquerors and strategists of all time, and yet he was human like everyone else. He was at the least a bisexual, but that was much more accepted at the time ? in fact, young men were routinely taught about love with other men, as Lane Fox notes. "? [B]ut between two young men or a young and an older man affairs were not unusual; homosexuality, so Xenophon had recently written, was also a part of education, whereby a young man learnt from an older lover" (Lane Fox 56)."
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Alexander the Great, 2007.
An in-depth study of the successes and impact of Alexander the Great.
6,273 words (approx. 25.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 146.95
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The paper discusses whether Alexander's victories were inevitable or not and if Darius could have been successful in defeating him. The paper explains that there is no doubt that Alexander the Great had a tremendous impact on the world. The paper shows how Alexander's uncanny grasp of human behavior, combined with his apparent belief that he was, if not immortal, at least touched by divinity, made him an extremely formidable opponent. The paper concludes that because he was so formidable, it is highly unlikely that Darius would have been able to prevent Alexander from taking over the Persian Empire.
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"However, what if Alexander's desire to conquer the world had been thwarted? There can be no doubt that the face of the modern world would be dramatically changed if Alexander had not conquered the Greek city-states, and then gone on to conquer the known world. Since his death more than 2000 years ago, there has been a tremendous amount of discussion about the impact of his victories. In contrast, relatively little attention has been paid to discussing whether Alexander's victories were inevitable. Instead, the inevitability of Alexander's success has been treated as if it was a given. This attitude overlooks two critical facts."
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Alexander the Great and the Internet, 2007.
This paper presents a detailed examination of Alexander the Great through Internet sources.
2,273 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explores the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great by locating appropriate sources on the Internet. The paper first gives biographical information about Alexander as well as Internet links to where one may find more information about him. Various quotes and information from the sites are given beneath their URL. The author also critically evaluates and analyzes these Internet sites. In addition to learning about Alexander's life, the paper is also a lesson in efficient Internet searching.
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"The name Alexander the Great should tell anyone embarking on the study of a historical figure that this was someone who did important things during his time. In the study of historical figures one can choose to focus on a famous person or an infamous person with close to the same results. Lots of information exists about the historical person in question. Internet sources abound with biographical information, accomplishments, problems and other elements of that person's life. Now and again however, a historical person is so colorful that there is information that both exalts that person's life and criticizes it at the same time. This was the case with Alexander the Great. As a boy he was fearless, as a man he was powerful but according to many Internet research sites he also had a side of him that was extremely self centered and vain which prompted the actions he took. "
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Alexander the Great, 2002.
An overview of the military career of Alexander the Great.
858 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how much of the Western military legacy came from the Greeks, especially Alexander the Great, and looks at how, through his military genius and force, Alexander eliminated all dynastic rivals and promising monarchs in his first two years. In the next eight years, he annihilated the Persian Empire and expanded the Greek region 3,000 miles to the East. It analyzes his army, tactics, and use of weapons, such as the use of catapults, which made as much of an impact as assault artillery in the late 20th century.
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"The 20-year-old Alexander set the stage for victory with the destruction of Thebes. At Grancius, his first major attack following his father?s Persian invasion, he developed a model of military strategy for his subsequent wins at Issus, Gaugamela, and Hydaspes. This approach consisted of adjusting to a difficult battle topography, personally leading his men into an attack with no concern for his own safety, and focusing on a vulnerable spot in the enemy?s flank, attacking the startled foe with the advancing phalanx and destroying the field troops with the goal of complete eradication. Like his father Philip, before him, Alexander stressed that war did not bring negotiations. Rather, it meant the total destruction of the enemy and its culture (Durant, 541)."
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