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It was a very interesting term to use. I can see him being unfortunate for having died at 32 (I tend to think he was murdered). If you haven't read "The Golden Vine" yet, I rate it very highly for it gives an idea as to what a world where Alexander lived until old age. It is a graphic nove...

TheAccursed:

That's an interesting term for him. Do you mind explaining what you meant? I can come up with at least 2 different meanings depending upon how you're using the term unfortunate.

I've not read Dr. Pal's book yet (I've ordered it), but the info on his web pages is very interesting. He looks at Alexander from an Indian standpoint, and seems to come to a very pro-Alexander viewpoint (which I happen to agree with). If you're interested, try the webpage (there are several others ...

Andrew,

I've ordered it (through the box here at Pothos) and it should be arriving either today or tomorrow! I'll leave my thoughts as soon as I'm done with it.

My Hero!

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My God!

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My inspiration!

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Hello,

I often have people wondering why I admire Alexander so much, I describe him as:

The most important person of a non-religious nature to ever walk the face of the earth, and of a religious nature I put him in the top five.

What short descriptions/explanations do you use to explain Alexander?

342-341 bc

Studying with the soon to be Great King and Aristotle. And maybe finding out if what they say about Alexander and Hephaistion was true!



Rex

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Hmmmm...I'm glad that this hasn't been deleted, because I think it deserves to be talked about, and the questions and answers I've read have been fair and straight forward!Rex

Bob,This is the Greek - Macedonian debate (although stated as well thought out questions) that is not supposed to appear on this posting board. It's one of those that tend to degenerate.Rex

SmittySmitty and all,It's actually quite interesting to make some conjectures on. From what I've read, there's no hard evidence as to what Philip was planning and why Alexander foiled the negotiations.Here's an idea:Philip marries Arrhidaeus off to cement his ties to Persia.Here's how it might go: P...

Michael,She does do that quite often, but she does go on to cover the points later. I noticed it while I was reading, but forgave it since the points were covered.Rex

I just finished reading this last night. I'm pretty sure that this is the best overview of Alexander that I've read from a modern scholar. If I were to suggest a beginning text (other than the 5 'primary' sources), this would be the one.Has anyone else read this and what are your thoughts on it?Rex ...

Alejandro and all,I would think the question would be one of if Alexander could negate what was (again) a large population that could be drawn against for soldiers. The other question would be where he came up or crossed over from. If he took the time to deal with Carthage (either by conquest or dip...

Alejandro and all,I would think the question would be one of if Alexander could negate what was (again) a large population that could be drawn against for soldiers. The other question would be where he came up or crossed over from. If he took the time to deal with Carthage (either by conquest or dip...