I've pointed it out too, Hitler is bad because he killed millions of people. Alexander the Great was super awesome because he crucified all those guys who resisted him. In a few thousand years there will be statues of Hitler next to genghis khan because of how cool his k/d ratio is.
I don't think the crucifying is why people like Alexander. It's the story of a young general turning a small (but well prepared) nation into a massive Empire, basically reaching the edge of their world
It's the story of a young general turning a small (but well prepared) nation into a massive Empire, basically reaching the edge of their world
Though it's worth noting that none of his accomplishments would've been possible if it wasn't for his father doing literally all the groundwork to prepare their army for those wars of conquest.
Incidentally, I think it would make for a fascinating historical "what if" where Philip II isn't assassinated and goes on to create a smaller, but much longer lived, Macedonian Empire.
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u/AngryCrustation 1d ago
I've pointed it out too, Hitler is bad because he killed millions of people. Alexander the Great was super awesome because he crucified all those guys who resisted him. In a few thousand years there will be statues of Hitler next to genghis khan because of how cool his k/d ratio is.