This essay is about the life of Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great's relation to triumph is obvious; he created an army which took over most of the known world. But what is not known widely is how tragic his life was. I cannot do full justice to his life but I will do my best to describe it. <Tab/>When Alexander was a child his parents were constantly fighting and his father was usually away on campaigns, so he rarely …

…individual a pattern has been woven which during the years of its gradual unfolding could not be seen or understood. The influence and the example of Alexander lived on, even in the years of warfare between his successors. In their different spheres his generals, who eventually became kings, tried to copy his example, not only in war, but also by encouraging the extension of Hellenic culture and by working for the benefit of their subjects.