Show 72 - Mania for Subjugation II
Summary
Dan Carlin continues his Alexander the Great series by detailing the immediate aftermath of Philip II’s assassination, comparing the shock to a "bolt from the blue." The episode explores the chaotic power struggle for the throne, highlighting how Alexander secured his position through swift, decisive actions and the execution of rivals like Attalus. Carlin also examines the reactions of Greek city-states, particularly Athens, which celebrated the king’s death as an opportunity to rebel against Macedonian rule.
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