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What If: Alexander the Great had Died at the Granicus River?

Tides of History

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State-Building and Alexander's Legacy

This chapter examines the 4th century BC state-building dynamics in the Greek world, focusing on the adaptability of monarchies like Macedonia in expanding territories through strategic alliances. It also considers the pivotal role of Alexander the Great's unique qualities and historical timing in shaping the Hellenistic world, discussing the potential alternate outcomes had he not been present.

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