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Epic History TV
Season 4 · Episode 4
The Greatest Speech in History? Alexander the Great and the Opis Mutiny
0.08mAugust 10, 2018
Alexander the Great, becoming king at 20, expanded Macedonia's rule over Greece, crushed the Persian Empire, and ventured to India by his death at 32. Facing a mutiny at Opis, he harshly punished the leaders and delivered a dramatic speech, as recounted by historian Arrian, emphasizing his achievements and leadership, though the exact words are debated.
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- Episode 3Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Austerlitz 1805
- Episode 4The Greatest Speech in History? Alexander the Great and the Opis Mutiny
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