Alexander the Great is known throughout history as the ideal leader and conqueror. He conquered much of Asia and Asia Minor, as well as Egypt, Greece, and India, and was looked up to by many other leaders throughout and after his rule. Alexander shows many valuable leadership qualities such as: courage, trustworthiness, reliability, and confidence; he displays these traits through his many battles and difficulties he had faced, starting at the young age of twelve. When Alexander was twelve years old, he tamed a horse no one else could because of how violent and resistant he was. It was a stallion named Bucephala, and he was said to have an affinity for human flesh. Alexander tames the horse and even rides it into all his important battles …show more content…
Another backing quote is that of “But as the Macedonian army advanced deep into Thrace, the Thracian tribe of Maedi bordering Macedonia rebelled and was a danger. Alexander assembled an army, led against the rebels, and with swift action defeated the Maedi, captured their stronghold, and renamed it Alexandropoulos.” (“Alexander the Great Alexander of Macedon …show more content…
In the quote, “Alexander never forced the culture of Greece upon the inhabitants of the various regions but merely introduced it,” (Joshua J. Mark. “Alexander the Great”), it is shown that he is considerate even when taking over a piece of land. Unlike most the war leaders before, after, and even during his time, Alexander let the people keep their traditions, culture, religion, and beliefs. One may consider it just the right thing to do, but usually during invasions being conquered, the people’s culture would be disrespected and pushed