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Alexander the Great Finds His Destiny

HISTORY This Week

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Tensions at the Banquet

This chapter explores a critical moment during a banquet attended by Alexander the Great and his close officers, particularly Clytus the Black, who challenges Alexander's leadership during a drunken outburst. In a tragic escalation, Alexander fatally wounds Clytus in a fit of rage, leading to profound guilt and contemplation of his ambitions as he faces the underlying tensions within his ranks. The narrative then shifts to Alexander's reflective journey, seeking omens and grappling with his legacy as he ultimately retreats and establishes a new capital amidst the uncertainty of his health and future.

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