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He was both.

He attempted to introduce Greek culture as a civilising influence amongst the peoples he took over, but was constantly diverted by conquests until his early death. After ten years spent conquering the Persian Empire and then beginning to introduce Greek culture, he was also planning a venture to take over Carthage and Sicily in the west when he died/was assassinated at the age of 30.

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Q: Was Alexander the Great a conscious promoter of Greek civilization or a egomaniac drunk with a lust for conquest?
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