Excellent account of conspiracy and ambition.
When Alexander died there is no named successor and thus many begin to plot to seize the throne and the power that comes with it.
Meanwhile unaware of the death of their King his men continue to fight against the Persians as they try to fulfil what turns out to be the final wish of their King to extend his empire westwards.
A detailed account of how a phalanx fought adds to the drama of this story as various military commanders scheme to take over from Alexander.
Meanwhile unaware of the death of their King his men continue to fight against the Persians as they try to fulfil what turns out to be the final wish of their King to extend his empire westwards.
A detailed account of how a phalanx fought adds to the drama of this story as various military commanders scheme to take over from Alexander.