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The Divinity of Alexander, 2003.
A look at the extent of Alexander's deification both in his time and posthumously and the ramifications of it.
4,363 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 115.95
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This paper examines the divinity of Alexander - promoted both during and after his lifetime - and asks whether it was purely propaganda or whether he believed it, whether his peoples believed it and how they reacted to it. These questions are answered by investigating such incidents in Alexander?s life as his visit to the Temple of Ammon, the aborted issue of proskynesis and more generally the behaviour of Alexander and those around him in relation to this matter.
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"Curtius is equally implicit about the manipulative and cagey nature of Alexander in the matter of Ammon. He relates that ?Alexander was? goaded by an overwhelming desire to visit the temple of Jupiter ? dissatisfied with elevation on the mortal level, he either considered, or wanted others to believe, that Jupiter was his ancestor? and mentions the popular anecdote that ?As the king approached, he was addressed as ?son? by the oldest of the priests, who claimed that this title was bestowed on him by his father Jupiter.? The fact that he was ?goaded by an overwhelming desire? suggests that Alexander was constantly driving himself on. This is incidentally reminiscent of the modern-day army advert, where we are told that no one will push you harder than yourself!"
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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, 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, 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, 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 Hamilton" by Steven O'Brien, 1991.
This paper discusses the life of Alexander Hamilton, based on the book, "Alexander Hamilton" by Steven O'Brien.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss various details about the life of Alexander Hamilton, based on information provided by the book, "Alexander Hamilton", by Steven O'Brien.
Alexander Hamilton was born in the British West Indies to James Hamilton and Rachel Lavien, who, because of an earlier divorce decree, had been forbidden to remarry. This made Alexander illegitimate, a fact he never forgot and which many think was the driving force in his later will to succeed.
James Hamilton tried to be successful at family life for several years, until 1766, when he left his wife and children on the island of St. Croix, never to return again. Apparently, as an adult Hamilton very seldom said anything about his parents, although he referred more often to his father than his mother. In later life the two of them resumed communications, but their ... "
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The Character of Alexander the Great: Ancient and Modern Views, 2001.
This paper examines how two historians depict Alexander's reign.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper first discusses the content and inaccuracies of Plutarch's historical documentation of Alexander the Great. It compares Plutarch's ancient views to that of N. G. L. Hammond, a modern historian. It focuses specifically on the documentation of the first crisis during Alexander's reign, the attempted secession of the Greek city-state Thebes and how it was conquered.
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"Thebes had wished to break free of the alliance Alexander had enforced upon the formerly independent Greek city-states, including Athens. With Athens? support, Thebes declared itself independent of The Greek League, Macedonia?s ?alliance? with Greece that demanded none of the League?s cities enter conflict with Macedonia or any of the members of the League, and would support Macedonia in any action it would take against Persia. Alexander determined to bring back into the league. He accomplished this within hours, razing the city."
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Alexander the Great, 2002.
A discussion of the effects of the execution of his trusted general Parmenion and his son Phil?tas on Alexander's life and reign.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper begins with a short biography of Alexander the Great. The circumstances that led to the execution of Alexander's trusted general Parmenion and his son are outlined. Alexander's position and the effects that this event had on his life and his role as a leader are discussed.
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"Alexander the Great was born sometime around July 20th, in 356 B.C., the son of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, in Pella. As a child, the great philosopher and scientist, Aristotle, tutored him. His father was murdered in 336 B.C., and Alexander took the throne at the young age of twenty. He was one of the greatest conquerors in history, taking over Greece, Persia, Egypt, and part of India before he died. "He was not yet twenty-six. In six years he had won greater victories than any hero in Greek history had won in a lifetime, and he had done it, at several turning-points, in the teeth of all advice from his generals and Companions" (Burn 175).
He considered himself a relative of the god Hercules, and insisted that the residents of his vast realm must prostrate themselves before him. His affinity for Hercules was understandable, since "Hercules was, first, the son of Zeus, yet he also was a mortal who became a god. Creating a parallel to the life of Hercules would further strengthen Alexander's claim to be divine" (Untereker, Kossuth, and Kelsey). Alexander died of a fever on June 10, 323 B.C., in Babylon. He was only thirty-three years old when he died, and much speculation has been made that his enemies poisoned him with wine."
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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 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 and Genghis Khan, 2000.
A comparison of two great rulers, showing Alexander to be the greater of the two.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper is a discussion of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan as the greatest rulers of all time, arguing that Alexander the Great was the greater ruler. It compares and contrasts the empires of both. The armies and military strategies of the two are also discussed.
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"Both men developed large empires and although Genghis? empire was larger, Alexander?s proved to be more influential to civilizations and empires to come. Alexander had inherited his throne from his father Philip of Macedonia in 356BC at the age of 20. He continued in his father?s campaign to rid Greece of the Persians, but he did not stop there. In the span of four years he had conquered all of Persia. By the time of his death, his empire spanned from the Adriatic Sea to India. His main objective was to create a common cultural exchange throughout the world. Due to the extensive trade routes in highly populated areas of that time, he was able to achieve his goal. He succeeded in establishing Greek as the universal language and was able to pass the Greek culture to other countries."
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Alexander the Great, 2004.
An overview of the life and military career of Alexander the Great.
3,944 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper examines how Alexander was born in 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, to King Philip II and Olympias, a princess of Epirus. It looks at how, only 16, Alexander was placed in charge of Macedonia during his father's siege of Thrace and later headed a force that crushed a rebellion by the Maedi people there in the famous Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. It explores how he eventually became king of Macedonia, the conqueror of the Persian Empire, and one of the greatest military geniuses of all time.
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"Many historians attested to his dream to unite the East and the West into a single world empire and a new one with a single enlightened brotherhood (Microsoft 2004). He trained thousands of young Persians in Macedonian tactics and enlisted them into his huge army. Although he went after the ancient Persian Empire and its remnants, he himself adopted Persian conduct and married Roxana of Bacteria and Barsine or Stateira of Persia, eldest daughter of Darius. He encouraged and even bribed his officers to do the same (Microsoft). Some of his governors took advantage of his absence by recruiting their own private armies and abusing the local people and, upon hearing the charges, Alexander had most of them executed."
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?Alexander the False Prophet?, 2005.
An application of the ideas from Lucian?s ?Alexander The False Prophet? to modern-day religion.
803 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines how the story of Lucian?s Alexander has many similarities to modern-day Christianity and how Christianity has been shown to have borrowed many ideas from other pagan religions in its infancy, so these correlations may or may not be coincidence. It looks at how the foundation of Christianity, Jesus Christ?s rebirth, is an almost identical story to the known religious scam established by Alexander, as described by Lucian.
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"Lucian?s account was very scandalous and basically has condemned Alexander to remain forever in history as a religious swindler who simply purchased a large snake and then choose a group of people to scam. The ploy, as described by Lucian, was that Alexander and his cronies planted bronze tablets, created fake talking serpents and claimed that his serpent had descended to earth from a godly past. Lucian detailed how well thought out the plan was and how Alexander used official looking documentation and even baby snakes thought to be hatched from goose eggs to carry out his deceitful objectives. In effect, the scheme hatched by Alexander entailed advertising agents, tainted government officials and lie after lie which in turn fooled everyone. As P.T. Barnum pointed out, ?There?s one born every minute!""
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The Epitaph of Alexander the Great, 2004.
An analysis of the life and times of Alexander the Great, related to his military campaigns, his leadership, and his impact on Western civilization.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how Alexander the Great attained legendary status during his own short life and far beyond his death. It looks at how stories of fabulous exploits attributed to Alexander became popular folk tales throughout the ancient world, not to mention the popularity of his legend as a symbol of the height of achievement for a masculine warrior-hero that persisted into later ages. It shows, through a literature review, how he can be considered the ultimate valiant Greek, the man of war, the vanquished hero, and the victor's fame.
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"In Book 17, Diodorus examines the sack of Persepolis, based on an earlier account by Cleitarchus. The burning and sacking of Persepolis, as Diodorus points out, "on the orders of Alexander himself, was a sign to the peoples of Asia, for the gods had given their verdict and Alexander, as the new ruler, had arisen" (235). The flames that devoured Persepolis destroyed the sanctum of the Persian dynasty which had reigned in splendor for two centuries and the burning of this great city stands as a symbol of Alexander's might and daring in the face of overwhelming odds. This action also inspired his men to follow him into hostile, unknown regions beyond the borders of Greek civilization. It was also at this time that Alexander acquired the title of "the Great", due to conquering the entire Persian empire while still in his twenties."
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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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