Alexander The Great And His Impact On Greek Civilization Throughout history there have been many leaders who have left a huge imprint on the society of which they rule, but none as renowned as Alexander the Great. Alexanders father Philip II was the ruler of Macedonia. Philip was a strong leader and earned much respect from his people. He had excellent military skills and set up a system that became known as the Macedonian Phalax, and was very useful. Phillip had a dream of turning the capital, Pella into a place of culture and beauty for his land and the core of Greek learning (Nardo