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What If: Alexander the Great had Died at the Granicus River?
Tides of History
Power's Fragility: Hegemony Doesn't Guarantee Conquest
Macedonia's dominance in the Aegean was precarious, as neighboring kingdoms like Epirus, Thrace, and Illyria threatened to undermine its power quickly. Internal conflicts, such as succession struggles or civil wars, posed significant risks to its stability. Although leaders like Canane or Antipater might have managed to consolidate control and repel external threats, the long-term dominance required for conquests, especially against a resourceful adversary like Darius III of Persia, was uncertain. Darius, adept at securing his reign, would likely have resumed effective policies to destabilize Macedonian influence, challenging any hopes of further expansion into Asia.
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