A short synophsis why he deseves or doesn't deserve to be called "Great".
2006-09-21 04:53:42 · 13 answers · asked by Donna H 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
For one thing, as the ruler of an empire, when he conquered places he didn't destroy peoples cultures and religions, but integrated them into his own. He also created an empire that was most of the known world in his time even though he only lived to be 33 years old.
2006-09-21 04:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by mojo2093@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't see why he should be called Alexander the great.
He was bold for his time. He ventured out with his army and was merciless to his enemies. Went on conquering till he came up to Indus river in India. His army had virtually become mutinous
which compelled him to return back and half way he died. He had conquered the southern strip of Asia most part of it was mountainous region and thinly populated.So I always wonder what is great about Alexander?can any one say?
2006-09-21 12:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he had the power at the time. Just look at the moderm times. Does George W Bush deserves the title of President of the United States?
2006-09-21 12:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by College Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
He conquered a large area and subdued the rulers but could not consolidate his victories
He left no legacy as an emperor
No mention of welfare of people at his hands is found in the contemporary written record.
2006-09-21 12:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by abhi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I think ruling most of Western Asia and the Balkans deserves him the title.
2006-09-21 12:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by King of Babylon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The conquered the world east of the Mediterranean
2006-09-21 11:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He created the largest empire ever known (from modern day Pakistan to Macedonia to Egypt...) before he was 30 years old. That is pretty awesome.
2006-09-21 11:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by Akkakk the befuddled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he does deserve the title. He was only in his 20's when he was conquoring everything that he did. It would be like myself doing something like that...its crazy. His son was killed very young so there wasn't someone to take over like he did after his father died.
2006-09-21 12:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He conquered a huge amount of territory. So in that sense, yes, he was Great. If you consider that a sign of greatness.
2006-09-21 12:04:22 · answer #9 · answered by jplrvflyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a genius at tactical battle, and he conquered the known world.
2006-09-21 11:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by boggdweller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋