Alexander the Great and Caesar - Two Prominent World Rulers

This paper will explore the lives of three of the most well known rulers in human history, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Genghis Khan. This will first consist of an examination of the personalities and gifts of each of these rulers. Details of the course and extent of the conquests and achievements of each individual will follow this. The lasting contributions made by these three men will then be noted. The first ruler under …

…intellect assisted him in becoming a great politician of his time. He also prepared his seven books on the Gallic War for publication in 51 B.C., wrote his books on the civil war, and his Anticato (Caesar). Works Cited: "Alexander the Great." The New Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1998 ed. "Caesar." The New Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1998 ed. David, Peter. Julius Caesar. New York; Cromwell-Collier Press. 1968. Williams, John. The Life of Alexander the Great. New York; A. L. Burt Company. 1902.