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Throughout history there have been many leaders who have left a huge imprint on the society of which they rule, but none as renowned as Alexander the Great. Alexanders father Philip II was the ruler of Macedonia. Philip was a strong leader and earned much respe ....

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.... thirst and passion for learning , which increased as time went on... He was a lover of all kinds of reading and knowledge." Alexanders views on war were much influenced by Aristotle he told Alexander, "First, men could wage war in order that... they may themselves avoid becoming enslaved to others; (second) so they may seek control for the benefit of the subject of people... and thirdly to hold despotic power over those who deserve to be slaves" ( Nardo 79). As well as the other knowledge he had gained from his teachers he used this concept in his ruling. In 336 BC after Phillip was assassinated, Alexander took his place as the leader of the G ....