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Alexander the Great - Tactical Genius or Tyrant?
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT-TACTICAL GENIUS OR TYRANT? Ancient Times Essay By Anna Ellyard Alexander the great was one of most brilliant military leaders the world has seen. In his lifetime he conquered more than anyone before him, and nobody since has built an empire so big. His effect on ancient society was huge. His success has to be mostly attributed to his strategic if not somewhat ruthless style. From the beginning he set out to unite the east and west in a "world brotherhood of all men", and everything he did was part of a plan to achieve this. He was undoubtedly a tactical and strategic genius. When Alexander was first appointed King of Macedon, after his father Phillip II was assassinated, the first thing he did was get the Macedonian army on his side. His father had had strong ties and a good relationship with the army, and Alexander realised the important part that...
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