Alexander The Great War Poem - Poem by Tom Zart
Poet's Page Poems Comments Stats Videos Send Message Poems by Tom Zart : 35 / 1353 « prev. poem next poem » Alexander The Great War Poem - Poem by Tom Zart Autoplay next video ALEXANDER THE GREAT King Philip his father engaged a new teacher When Alexander turned thirteen. Aristotle the greatest mind of his time Gave Alexander his taste for the unforeseen. Alexander dreamed of a one world empire Held together by one king and tradition. After his father was murdered by rivals He ruled in his place with conviction. Philip's death caused conquered kingdoms to rebel And for the next two years Alexander forced them to concede. The huge Persian Empire of King Darius III Posed the greatest threat to Greeks and their creed. The Persian cavalry numbered over forty thousand Plus one million foot soldiers with weapons and shield. Alexander's troops numbered thirty thousand on the ground Along side five thousand horsemen who dominated the field. Alexa...