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Dan Snow's History Hit
Alexander The Great
Oct 7, 2023
Listen as Dan Snow and guest Tristan Hughes explore the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great, discussing his conquests, battles, and the decline of his empire after his death.
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- Alexander the Great embraced aspects of Persian culture to maintain control over conquered lands.
- Alexander achieved notable victories at the Battle of Granicus and the Battle of Gaugamela, solidifying his control over the Persian Empire.
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Alexander the Great's Conquest and Rule
Alexander the Great, after defeating the Persian Empire, establishes control over the conquered lands, embracing aspects of Persian culture to maintain control. He continues his conquests eastward, facing challenges from revolts and reluctant soldiers. He defeats Porus in India but faces mutiny from his army, leading him to change his plans and sail back to the Persian heartlands. He aims to target Athens and potentially expand further west towards Italy and Carthage. However, his premature death at age 32 leads to a power struggle among his generals and the disintegration of his empire into separate kingdoms.
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