Daily 20

Could a force like Alexander the Great exist today? Why or why not?

A force like Alexander the Great could not exist today. I do not think a controlling leader like Alexander the Great could exist today because the man was so young, he went around conquering so much land. He was in complete control. I do not think, in our world today, that any country would let one person or group control that much land or territory. Although he was a great leader at that time, he also had some drinking problems. I think the people would be a little more informed and would create some kind of riot or outbreak. But today, there are dictators and leaders that are similar to Alexander the Great. I think it is possible for someone to be raised and become like Alexander the Great, but I do not believe that any outside force would allow him to have that much control or that much power. Today, we have so much technology and media that everyone would know about the control and conquests of Alexander the Great. Allies from other countries would come and try to protect some of the areas that he was trying to conquer. Some of his behavioral problems, such as drinking, would have been presented to everyone in the world through computers and television. This would change his way of thinking and may be even the outcome of his battles. The areas around him would know of his power and plans, so they could prepare and get help before he arrived. Alexander the Great type of personality could definitely exist today, but a force like him would not be nearly as successful as he was in his time.