What Is Alexander The Great Outline

Alexander the Great

By:Bryson Hathaway

Thesis:

Alexander the Great created one of the greatest empires in the ancient world, he was the king of Macedonia, Persia, and Egypt.

Education and early achievements: In Alexander’s early life he had many tutors, one of the most famous being the great philosopher Aristotle. A great earl achievement of
Alexander is riding Bucephalus the horse who was thought to be unrideable and to wild. Bucephalus was his companion until he died of unknown circumstances, and he founded the town Bucephala in his favorite horse’s memory.

Becoming king:

In 336 BC, Philip of Macedon (Alexander's father) was assassinated, which meant the young Alexander (who was only 20 years old) would have to step up and be king. And to

The Battle of Issus:

The battle of Issus was Alexander’s first lineal engagement with King Darius. He was outnumbered but still able to dive of Darius from the scene and plunder his wealth. And while this was happening he found King Darius’s family and promised the no harm.

Alexander in Egypt:

After vetoing a peace offer from King Darius, Alexander set out for Egypt. As he entered Egypt he named a city after himself: Alexandria. And in egypt he was proclaimed to be the son of the god Zeus-Ammon, and was named Pharaoh.

Alexander in Persia:

After becoming pharaoh of Egypt Alexander and his army faced Darius and his army at Gaugamela in 331 BCE. After a massive fight with many casualties King
Darius fled again and was murdered by one of his own men, “It’s said Alexander was sad when he found Darius’s body and gave him a royal burial.” With Darius out of the picture Alexander of Macedon proclaimed himself king of Persia. But another leader Bessus also claimed the throne, and Alexander wouldn’t let someone take his kingdom so he chased him down and Bessus was handed over by his own troops. Now Alexander was King of Persia.

Alexander’s death in