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DISCUSSION, MARCH 6: 331-324 BCE |
- Internal
Opposition and Conflict
From the moment Alexander assumed the throne he faced opposition
from various quarters, including within the Macedonian military-political
hierarchy. Such troubles followed him to Asia and his invasion
of the Persian Empire, beginning with the temporary desertion
of Harpalus, his treasurer, and continuing through the episodes
of Callisthenes and Cleitus the Black. What were these conflicts,
and what led to their development within the Macedonian ranks?
How did Alexander respond to these disagreements? How do the
sources assess his policies in each instance? How successful
was he at holding his troops together, and what might he have
done to alleviate some of the tensions?
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