Alexander the Great, born in 256 BC in Pella, Macedonia, was the son of Philip of Macedon and Princess Olympiasof Epirus. As a young boy he was always fearless, strong, and eager to learn. He went on to inherit each of his parents best qualities. His father was an excellent general and organizer, while his mother was extremely intelligent.At the age of thirteen he became a pupil of Aristotle. It was Aristotle who inspired Alexander's great love for literature. Through his mentor Alexander learned the Greek ways of living and the ideals of Greek civilization.However, it was not all work and no play for the young Alexander. He spent a g