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The Ancients
Alexander the Great
Jan 24, 2024
Join Dan Snow and Tristan as they take a whistle-stop tour of Alexander the Great's life, from his rise to power in Macedonia to his epic battles with the Persians. Discover his early victories, conquest of Egypt, and his legacy on Egyptian culture. Dive into his greatest victory at Galcomela and his determination to get rid of enemies. The podcast also includes reflections, introduction of a new podcast, and promotions of documentaries on Pompeii.
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- Alexander conquered the Persian Empire and faced resistance from his own soldiers.
- Alexander's military tactics and the embrace of Persian culture led to tensions with his troops.
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Alexander the Great conquers the Persian Empire
Alexander leads his army to conquer the Persian Empire, starting with battles against the Persian governors in Asia Minor. He defeats Darius III and becomes the new king of Asia. He continues his conquest, facing resistance and mutinies from his own soldiers. He reaches India and defeats King Porus at the Battle of Hydaspes. However, his army refuses to go further east. Alexander plans to turn west and potentially target Athens, but dies in Babylon at the age of 32.
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