I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king and military leader who conquered an empire that stretched from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India. He is regarded as one of the greatest military tacticians and strategists in history. Alexander's ambition, military prowess, and cultural influence have had a lasting impact on world history. His empire marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period, spreading Greek culture and knowledge throughout the ancient world.