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Alexander

In the multi-episode series on Alexander the Great, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the life of this iconic figure, from his Macedonian roots and education under Aristotle to his military conquests and intricate legacy. Beginning with his early life and military reforms, they follow his campaigns from the pivotal Battle of Gaugamela through the conquest of Persia, examining complex motivations behind key events like the burning of Persepolis. Listeners gain insights into both Alexander’s historical narrative and the modern interpretations of his actions.