People who don't deserve to be called Great.
He was a prince of a tribe of barbarians who took down the world government at the time. He then became the husbando of every European leader since.
>>1272302
He took down this world government when it was at its lowest point internally. You can't even compare him to Cyrus who was a much better ruler, but unlike Alexander, he didn't have a bunch of propagandists his disposal after his death.
>>1272316
The ancient world didn't see it that way.
No one cares about gradual declines. They care about the individuals that caused clear end points.
>>1272316
Hahaha yeah, the same 'propagandist' who killed him, Am I right?
Dude had big balls, played big and won. Hes great and not by luck, the army he used was more than muh hammer&anvil©. Btw his father played and important role too and he deserve more glory.
>>1272302
More like senpai.
>>1272302
This, it seems less impressive to us now because we can analyze the historical circumstances from an outside perspective but for people living in those times it was spectacular.
IMO Hannibal was more impressive militarily and Ashoka was more impressive in terms of ruling but Alexander earned his title.
>>1272338
The love European leaders had for Alexander went beyond mere respect. He was the reason Europeans had any pride whatsoever and felt that they were just as relevant as Egypt or the Mesopotamia.
If they could get Alexander's blessing by giving him a blowjob they totally would.
>>1272293
You.
>>1272293
>>1272316
And also unlike Alexander, Cyrus never did anything great.
> be schizophrenic
> go off your meds
> wander into the wilderness
> venerated as a saint
Why are orthodox christians such retards?
