The Mask of Command Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

John Keegan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Mask of Command Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

John Keegan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Part 1, Chapters 1-11

• Keegan compares Alexander to many other leaders, although he seems to believe that none can match Alexander the Great.

• Alexander was the eldest son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias; both parents were very intense and their relationship fell apart.
• Alexander was educated by Aristotle, but Alexander was more impressed with Philip's conquests.

• When Alexander was twenty-one his father died and he assumed power; he and his men marched for ten years before finally taking over Persia, Alexander's lifelong dream.
• Macedonia was not as rich as many of its neighbors and enemies, but it had a wealth of natural resources and a strong leader.

• The Macedonian army was essentially a militia, which meant the men were invested in their cause but less trained than pro soldiers.
• There were several divisions of soldiers with some being quite skilled and having the job of protecting Alexander...

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