In the Exploring the European Past on Alexander the Great, the authors Plutarch, Arrian, and Pliny speak highly of him and consider him praise worthy. Each author shows admiration and honor to Alexander by describing his worthy traits. Plutarch tells of a story, set in Alexander's younger years, of how he showed bravery, confidence, and patience through challenging his father and an untamed horse. Arrian writes of a story of Alexander during his war campaign and how he led his army of men with endurance, self control, and management. …
