Alexander the Great’s Chilling Letter to King Darius of Persia

The clash between Alexander the Great and Darius III shaped the course of history. Did Alexander the Great go too far? In this video, we dive into the scathing letter Alexander penned to his defeated enemy, Darius III of Persia, after the Battle of Issus. We analyze its content, explore Alexander's motivations, and uncover the hidden strategies within.
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00:00 Background to Persian Campaign
00:23 Battle of Issus
02:05 Alexander’s letter

Видео Alexander the Great’s Chilling Letter to King Darius of Persia канала College Historian
Battle of Issus, Alexander the Great letter, Primary sources, Ancient diplomacy, Alexander the Great vs. Darius of Persia, Alexander the Great