Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, is often regarded as the greatest military commanders of all time. ... For all the military accolades attributed to Alexander the Great, his self-centred attitude to kingship meant he was more concerned with his own glory than the future of the dynasty. ... However similar the two Macedonian kings may have been, Alexander distanced himself as far as possible from the exploits and reputation of Philip II since his attitude to his father had turned from one of admiration and rivalry to complete resentment. ... The young king could ...

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