Alexander the Great: A very short introduction
Wherever you are in the world, whatever your background or interests are, chances are that you have at least heard of Alexander the Great even if you don't really know who he was or when he lived. King Alexander the Third of Macedon, known to us as Alexander the Great, was born in 356 BCE and is the most legendary leader of all time, primarily known for his extraordinary strategic skills and the fact that in less than 10 years he conquered most of the then known world, creating and ruling an empire including Greece, Egypt and most of Asia all the way to what is now India and Afghanistan. He died in Babylon at the age of 32 in 323 BCE. He was never defeated in battle. He always led his men fearlessly from the front in his battles and was wounded severely many times. He believed that you should not make your men do what you are not prepared to do yourself. He led by example and his army loved him for it. Although ferocious and formidable with a quick and fiery temper, he was known fo...