Alexander The Great: A Life With A Meaning Like No Other

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held most of the power and influence over Macedon. Therefore, Macedon's power and influence are due almost entirely to Philip. At the time, Greece was not a single nation, but rather a collection of individual states, each with its own government. The Greeks did not derive their power form military strength, but from the cultivation of new ideas in the different areas of study. Due to the fact that Macedon was a city of farmers and herders, they were seen as second rate citizens in the Greek Empire, and were referred to as barbarians. With Philips ascendance to the throne and with Alexander's continuance, the situation would change.
Aristotle was Alexander's tutor and model; he gave Alexander a thorough training in rhetoric and literature and stimulated his interest in science, medicine, philosophy and other areas of study. Just like his Philip, Aristotle also greatly influenced Alexander's life and may be considered his mentor.
During the summer of 336B.C, Philip was ...

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