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The Great Leaders of Antiquity Explained in 60 Minutes - Barry Strauss
Jan 28, 2024
01:00:45
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Historian Barry Strauss discusses the leadership of Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar, exploring their ambitions, ego, and divine beliefs. He highlights Hannibal's military genius, including his 900-mile march from Spain to Italy and his innovative strategies. The Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage is also covered, along with the tensions and rivalry between Caesar and Pompey in ancient Rome.
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- Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar were driven by ambition and a hunger for power.
- The Greeks developed a revolutionary combined arms military strategy.
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The Ambitious Conquerors of Antiquity
This podcast episode explores the lives and conquests of three influential leaders in ancient history: Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar. All three were driven by immense ambition and a desire to be great conquerors. Alexander successfully conquered the Persian Empire, Hannibal aimed to defeat Rome as a threat to Carthage, and Caesar conquered Gaul before becoming the leading man in the Roman Empire. These leaders were characterized by great egos and a hunger for power. They faced tragic ends and made enemies along the way. Their stories raise questions about the motivations and flaws of ambitious leaders throughout history.
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