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- Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:56 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Was ALexander Really Influenced By Achilles
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5293
Re: Was ALexander Really Influenced By Achilles
Marcu HailThnanks for youir feedback,, In retrospect I cant see anything heroic about Ahcilles. Due the the fact he was supposededly dipped imn the River Stix by his mother making him invincible.It therefore goies without saying he was always playing a stacked deck in layterms I wpould say he was a ...
- Mon Feb 07, 2005 5:00 pm
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Was ALexander Really Influenced By Achilles
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5293
Was ALexander Really Influenced By Achilles
Companions HailExcuse my Ignoreance with the Illiad but I always wondered just how much Alexander was influenced by Achilles,,, Is there any known history prior to Troy.I may be crude but my info is Achilles turned up with Agamemnonfell out with Agamemnon and sulked for sometime, Patriclus get kille...
- Mon Feb 07, 2005 2:18 pm
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Alexander Cool as a Cucumber akin to Marcus
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1458
Re: Alexander Cool as a Cucumber akin to Marcus
Gail HiThrough reading Napoleon myself I recall something he said Of Alexander and of genious it wentt something like this.Envious or inferior people generals dismiss Genius as luck,,, In other words rather than to admit Alexander genius they would flipently call him lucky then on the same lines Nap...
- Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:35 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Alexander Cool as a Cucumber akin to Marcus
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1458
Alexander Cool as a Cucumber akin to Marcus
Companions hi.I write in regard to Alexanders coolness and apparent confidence.I refer to the eve Of Gaugamella,, Heres Alexander with 40000 men up against darius 300000extimate with the terrain beneficial to Darius.i would gamble all Alexanders commanders and generals thought,,,"well it was go...
- Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:27 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Luis You gotta Chill out.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1082
Re: Luis You gotta Chill out.
Marcus hailRespect to your cool and moderation,,, You gotta be as cxool as Alexander the night he slept like a baby befor Gaugamela,,, Now thats cool and relaxedKenny
- Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:25 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Coinage of Alexander and Philip
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1797
Re: Coinage of Alexander and Philip
Guys hailRespect I really feel touched deep down with the affection and comradeship you all have,, I sit on the fence and wheep.Only jOKING
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- Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:05 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an organise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2332
Re: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an orga
TReRespect ,your friend says we probably wouldnt like him for those qualities you listed.I would arguev we would like him regardless of those faults you name thousands upon thousands of the troops and normal people loved him,,, I guess the only people that would not would be those in power and maybe...
- Sat Feb 05, 2005 3:38 pm
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Phsycics and Mediums
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1473
Phsycics and Mediums
Marcus HailI dont know if your familiar with a phsycic in the uk called Collin Fry sky tv about 3.30pm.basically I have an open mind and give anything credence if it sounds logic.Well I seen this guy and to be honest its really convincing and maybe we can get messges from those that have passed?My p...
- Sat Feb 05, 2005 3:29 pm
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an organise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2332
Re: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an orga
Janet HailAlexander was 32 when he was murdered,, all my numbers and conultation are Alexander based.Kenny
- Sat Feb 05, 2005 3:26 pm
- Forum: Alexander the Great in the Media
- Topic: In The Footsteps of Alexander by Michael Woods
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2150
Re: In The Footsteps of Alexander by Michael Woods
Jona For Once I agree,, I thyought michael Wood attitude towards Alexander Very blazey to say the least,, i dont think he likes Alexander and portrayed his as a con artiste and drama queen.But the programe as a whole gave some dimension to Alexanders massive journey,, Several time Wood struggled and...
- Sat Feb 05, 2005 10:21 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: Luis You gotta Chill out.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1082
Luis You gotta Chill out.
Luis theres no need to get upset or to walk away,,, I think the same as you about A member but it aind driving me away,,, Just ignore and share what you like.Marcus aint gullible or stupid maybe just a more moderate in his views ans studies,,, Marcus knowledge to my learning is hes probably read and...
- Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:46 am
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an organise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2332
Re: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an orga
Deanhail for your reply,,, I cant see how my original Post got onto Genocide,,,. Well it takes all sorts.Kenny
- Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:43 pm
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an organise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2332
I wonder Can we admit that Alexander was as good an organise
Companionsd HiI would like to try round Alexander off a liitle more,,, We would all accept that A;lexander was first and foremost a military genious without equal;.But I think the fact gets overlooked he was a prettyu good alrounder.Politically astute, Brilliant Planner,, Meticulous organiser and a ...
- Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:28 pm
- Forum: Discuss Alexander the Great
- Topic: How Alexander the Great Conquered Persia
- Replies: 72
- Views: 12028
Re: Troubles in Greece
Marcus HailI think he did it relatively fast because Alexander was dynamic and fast by nature,, He didnt mess about with politics rhetoric he went there to take Persia and went for it like a dead hungry boxer straight out for the kill,, A more seasoned boxer relies on tact and giule to wear down his...
- Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:20 pm
- Forum: Book reviews
- Topic: Anyone read this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1435
Re: Anyone read this?
kate its apleasure anything to help.Kenny