Show 72 - Mania for Subjugation II

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History by Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Jan 3, 202503:51:26Society & Culture

Is it safe to hand control of the deadliest army in the world to a 20-year old? If you are Thracian, Triballian, Illyrian or Theban, the answer is definitely no. Alexander becomes king and fights off threats to his rule...

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