Discussion Board Post on documentary and chapter 6 reading (You may also do some independent research on Alexander as well). After watching the video and reading chapter 6,
- Alexander is often hailed as one of the greatest military geniuses of all time, with the likes of Napoleon, Hannibal, and Scipio Africanus. Draw from the video, your textbook, and/or your own research and offer evidence for why he is considered to be such a military genius. How did he inspire such loyalty among his troops?
- Why was Alexander such an important figure in western civilization?
- What was the most interesting thing that you learned this week and why?