Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, one of the greatest military intellects in history, conquered much of was what was then the civilised world. Taught by his tutor Aristotle to believe that the Greeks were the most advanced people in the world, Alexander created a huge empire, encompassing Macedonia, Egypt, Syria, Persia and Asia Minor.

Alexander was a military genius and greatly admired by his troops for his leadership and courage. Alexander proudly led his troops into battle on his mighty horse Bucephalus. On conquering Egypt he was declared a Pharaoh and a god. The Egyptians hailed him as their liberator and he was crowned with the traditional double crown of the pharaohs of Egypt. He was given the salutation of '"a son of Amon"

A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient.

How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.

I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.

I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity.

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

There is nothing impossible to him who will try.