Alexander the Great Is a Difficult Figure for Historians to Evaluate

Multiple Choice

Alexander the Great is a difficult figure for historians to evaluate because:

A) so many legends grew up around him during his lifetime.
B) his military victories are so well known.
C) he died young and without a clear heir.
D) he did not actually accompany his armies on their far-flung campaigns.
E) nothing was written about him during his lifetime.