Alexander the Great's Beginning

 Alexander the Great was known for ruling the greatest empire known to the modern world, and was tutored by Aristotle himself, in politics, literature, and rhetoric. Alexander's rule started in Macedonia, where he ascended to the throne at age twenty after his father was murdered. Alexander's father introduced him to military structure early, at approximately age sixteen Alexander was introduced into military life when his father went to war with the Scythians and had full scale battles in the Battle of Chaeronea. In stories written by Plutarch, Philip II of Macedon told his son, "My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions, Macedonia is too small for you." His rule began from age twenty and only lasted twelve years until his death at age thirty-two, meaning that he conquered the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, Egypt, and the Persian Empire with twelve years.