Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders. He had a violent temper and been rash, impulsive and stubborn. The drinking made these traits worse. Courageous, intelligent, witty, charismatic, self-centered and loathed politics. He respected philosophy