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From what I've read I think the Romans treated people far less fairly than the Greeks did. I know I"ve read where Alexander at times refused to allow raping of the women of the towns he conquered. There is a story where a woman was raped by a soldier and she had tricked him and eventually threw...

Alexander was very willing to change. He wanted to adopt some of the Persian's way of life, dress, courtesies ect.... The Macedonians weren't as willing and that put a strain on some of his relationships with his men. This can be read in Plutarch's books as well as many others I am sure. It caused q...

I have yet to read Bosworth's book. I have read a couple of books by Plutarch and am now reading Arrian's book I-IV . I did read one by Alan Fildes and Joann Fletcher. I'm the type of person that when I get into something I need to research every aspect of it, so I have about 10 more books on Alexan...

Hi, I'm new too and was lucky enough to find this great site. I've done some research on several generals, kings ect... of Greece and Macedon and of all of them Alexander stands out above and beyond all others. There are a few that showed a great deal of courage and enthusiasm, but none can touch Al...