Before 25, he ruled an empire stretching from Greece to India. This is the terrifying speed of Alexa

A level of sustained military dominance arguably unmatched in history defines the brief, terrifying career of Alexander III of Macedon. We examine the tactical brilliance and sheer force of will that allowed him to dismantle the mighty Achaemenid Empire in a span of only five years. Consider the staggering reality: by the age of 24, he claimed the divine authority of the Pharaoh, and mere months later, the entire Persian Empire lay prostrate before him. These aren't mere historical footnotes; they are the evidence of a mind operating on a completely different strategic plane.
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