Show 73 - Mania for Subjugation III
Summary
In this episode, Dan Carlin examines Alexander the Great’s motivations and financial constraints before his Persian invasion. He contrasts Alexander’s youthful ambition with the conservative advice of veteran generals like Parmenio, highlighting the king’s massive debt and need for plunder. Carlin argues that Alexander’s drive for eternal fame and emulation of Achilles, rather than mere greed, fueled his relentless conquests.
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