1. Monarchs As Pivotal Factors In History
... and leadership skills. Alexander was given a "classical" (3) education based on the Greek principle of "a sound mind in a sound body." He was tutored by Aristotle; "Aristotle taught Alexander an appreciation for Greek culture" (13, 105), literature, philosophy, and politics; he also received training in sports, physical fitness, and warfare. Even after he left school, he and Aristotle continued to correspond until Alexander ... 's death in 323 BC. The schooling he received gave him a love of Greek culture and these teachings helped mold Alexander into the great leader ... Europe and unit...
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