What inferences can you make about Alexander the Great?

Answer 1

He was vastly self-centred, aspiring not only to be a ruler of all he surveyed, but also to be a god.

He wanted to rule the entire world, thinking it ended in India in the east and Carthage in the west, planning to turn west after he returned from his eastern conquest.

He was absolutely ruthless, sacrificing endless numbers of people, from his own friends when they riled him, to massacring prisoners of forces who had held out against him as an example to others.

He had a vision of introducing Greek culture throughout his empire, thinking of it as a 'civilising' medium. He began with marrying all his senior soldiers to Persian women to produce a new breed, and naming half of the 70-odd Greek-style cites he founded in Asia Alexandria after himself, and for good luck, one after his horse.

In summary, Megalomania.

Answer 2

Alexander the great was a highly skilled military strategist and leader, as evidenced by his ability to conquer much of the known world during his time. He was also ambitious and driven, seeking to establish a vast empire and cement his legacy. Additionally, his admiration for Greek culture and spread of Hellenistic influence suggests that he valued cultural diversity and sought to assimilate different societies into his empire.