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The Rise and Fall of The Seleucids

Alexander the Great conquered a vast empire but did not live long enough to contend with the immense struggle to actually run and keep hold of it. That enormous undertaking fell to the men who succeeded him. Although purportedly Alexander’s last request was that “the strongest” inherit his great empire, none were quite able to reunite his lands under one banner - though many tried. The wars of the Diadochi (“successors”) raged for generations after Alexander’s demise.

English
  • Originally Aired January 12, 2024
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created January 17, 2024 by
    josh42
  • Modified January 17, 2024 by
    josh42