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Posted on 5/5/26 at 12:26 am to OWLFAN86
quote:Pontius Pilate has my vote.
Paved the way for Christ
Posted on 5/5/26 at 12:50 am to S
quote:
Charlemagne
Karl der Grosse
Posted on 5/5/26 at 1:25 am to cbree88
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quote:
Paved the way for Christ
How so?
Owlfan nailed it. Alexander spread Greek throughout the Near East and Central Asia, and Greek was the language which spread Christianity.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 1:29 am to Cosmo
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Genghis Khan
Not sure about that. Khan spread his empire against a weakened China, vast empty spaces in Siberia, and finally a weak and still developing Russia. The Golden Horde accomplished some impressive stuff, but you still have to judge them against their compettion.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 4:36 am to 1BamaRTR
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His father doesn’t get enough credit for building up that impressive army to hand over to his son in the first place
This. Phillip II made Macedon relevant.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 5:58 am to cbree88
I’ve always thought being a successful general is a lot like being a successful football coach. Coaching matters and some are better than others. but they’re not as important as the players on the field. A terrible coach can beat a great coach if his players are significantly better. A lot more mediocre coaches have won Super Bowls and national titles than mediocre rosters.
Anyway, I’m not an expert on Alexander, but I know he came to power at just 20 years old and inherited a favorable situation from his father. He may have been a military savant for all I know, but he might have been born on third base too.
Personally, my favorite conqueror is Napoleon.
Anyway, I’m not an expert on Alexander, but I know he came to power at just 20 years old and inherited a favorable situation from his father. He may have been a military savant for all I know, but he might have been born on third base too.
Personally, my favorite conqueror is Napoleon.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 6:03 am to Cosmo
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Jenghis Khan
Frickin Dan Carlin
Posted on 5/5/26 at 6:11 am to Globetrotter747
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I’m not an expert on Alexander, but I know he came to power at just 20 years old and inherited a favorable situation from his father. He may have been a military savant for all I know, but he might have been born on third base too.
He's a little bit of both. He definitely had a favorable situation because of Phillip II, but he also won some battles he had no business winning (Gaugamela for one) because of his tactics/bravery.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 6:58 am to 1BamaRTR
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His father doesn’t get enough credit for building up that impressive army to hand over to his son in the first place
You listened to Hardcore history too?
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:04 am to DesScorp
As the knowledge of Alexander’s Armies grew, so did his ruling of the empire. Many of the conquest occurred without the shedding of blood. Israel surrendered in that manner. Don’t attack us, men will join your military, all business will conducted in Greek.
The High Priest of Israel met Alexander outside the gates of Jerusalem. Alexander had seen the Priest in a dream. For the first time Alexander knelt before the Priest. A conquered country. Never before, had Alexander knelt before a conquered leader.
The High Priest of Israel met Alexander outside the gates of Jerusalem. Alexander had seen the Priest in a dream. For the first time Alexander knelt before the Priest. A conquered country. Never before, had Alexander knelt before a conquered leader.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:09 am to cbree88
quote:Poon
Was Alex the Great the greatest conqueror in history?
Undefeated
Father Time is a close second
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:12 am to cbree88
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But Christianity took root in the Roman Empire, not one of the Hellenistic states. Those were long gone.
Also, Jesus spoke Aramaic, not Greek.
Have you heard of Paul?
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:15 am to bluedragon
Seeing what he did to Tyre probably had something to do with it
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:16 am to THRILLHO
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Tamerlane also deserves some recognition in this thread
quote:done
Genghis Khan
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:17 am to prplhze2000
Turn the man down, paid the price.
Greek in region lasted centuries
Greek in region lasted centuries
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:21 am to Ghost of Colby
quote:Turkey: Paul of Tarsus, Council of Nicaea, Constantinople...
Ahh, I guess that’s why his conquered lands of Egypt, Turkey, and Persia remain Christian strongholds to this day.
The heart of the former Byzantine Empire having few Christians today is a result largely of Muslim conquests.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:22 am to Jorts R Us
quote:they don’t still teach Philip’s tactics at West Point. They do teach Alexander’s.
This. Phillip II made Macedon relevant
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:24 am to THRILLHO
Makes me wanna listen to the ole Maiden song ??
Posted on 5/5/26 at 7:26 am to cbree88
Only reason he was great is because he had the answers on the cards...
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