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98. Darius the Great: Ruling from India to the Mediterranean

Empire

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Darius' Expansion and Consolidation

This chapter explores Darius' strategy of marrying individuals from conquered places, focusing on Egypt. It discusses his efforts to consolidate power in Egypt, including the construction of a canal. It also mentions the underappreciated Persian period in Egypt and the Egyptian influence in Persia.

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