The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire

Alexander the Great, perhaps history’s most commanding leader, united his empire through titanic will, but his death at 32 spelled the end of that unity.

Hear the dramatic saga of the empire’s collapse after his death and about the mentally damaged half brother and posthumously born son who followed him, both elevated to kingship.

This program includes a round-table lunch discussion with the speakers immediately following the talk.

With James Romm.