A vivid history of the cutthroat wars among Alexander the Great’s generals after his death, as rivals tore his empire apart.
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A vivid history of the cutthroat wars among Alexander the Great’s generals after his death, as rivals tore his empire apart.
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When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs—a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death—were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander’s Macedonian generals, spurred by their own thirst for power and the legend that Alexander bequeathed his rule “to the strongest,” fought to gain sup...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Political marriages and marital alliances among successors mentioned.
Violence & gore
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Frequent warfare, assassinations, executions, and violent deaths in succession wars.
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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Brief discussion of medicinal drugs and possible overdose in Alexander’s death.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Passing references to ancient Greek and Macedonian religious practices.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Central focus on succession politics, empire, loyalty, and power struggles.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Impaired royal heir, child king as pawn, captivity, and political cruelty.
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