Alexander
What made Alexander III so great? I have been interested in Alexander III since I learned of in him in the forth grade. Alexander was a great military and political genius who should not be forgotten. ... Alexander III was the son of Philip II, king of Macedonia. Alexander was brought up as the crown prince. ... Under his tutelage Alexander acquired a great love for Homer. ... This estranged Alexander and his father. It became so bad that Alexander fled. ... Some historians believe that Alexander played a role in the assassination. ... After his fathers death Alexander was at once presented to the army as king. This was huge for Alexander. ... The Greeks rebelled, but Alexander quickly put them down and destroyed Thebes. With all inside opposition crushed and able to claim the right as king, Alexander moved to pacify the neighboring barbarians.