Alexander the Great came to power at the young age of 20. He succeeded his Father Philip who had died at the hand of an assassin using a knife. While his youth had been spent in a classical education taught by the philosopher Aristotle, Alexander dreamed more of a life described and created by the poet Homer. It was the character Achilles from the Iliad that He chose to imitate. History and military experts will remember Alexander for his ability to assess military situations and perform feats not seen before his time. He began his conquest in 334 B.C.E. and would continue until he controlled the area from India to Asia Minor. Moving his army and equipment over great distances and with great speed, he continued to overwhelm opposing