Alexander the Great - with James LaFond (Myth20c - Ep285)

Alexander the Great - with James LaFond (Myth20c - Ep285)

Author: Myth of the 20th Century - "Only the truth is banned." January 19, 2025 Duration: 2:58:50

Born into royalty in 356BC and tutored by none other than Aristotle himself, Alexander the Great was born into power and privilege. While lesser men would have opted for a life of ease and erudition - Alexander set out on a path that would change history forever. From the day he assumed power after witnessing his father’s assassination as a young man to conquering the Persian empire before he turned 30, the King of Macedon brought about long lasting cultural, trade, and military effects on the people of the near and middle east well into the Roman era. Tonight we are delighted to be rejoined by author James LaFond to recount this pivotal era in antiquity and to examine the impact it had on that time as well as implications for today.

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-- References --

- Parallel Lives, Plutarch (1470)

- Anabases, Xenophon (401 BC)

- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Gibbons (1776)

- Arrian's Life of Alexander the Great, De Selincourt (1962)

- The Devil’s Horsemen: The Mongol Invasion of Europe, Chambers (1979)

- Gulf Strike (board game), Herman (1983)

- The Walking Drum, L’Amour (1984)

- Alexander, Stone (2004)

- The Babylonian Woe, Astle (2015)

- The First Boxers, LaFond (2015)

- Wake Christopher, LaFond (2024) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNYVRX4Y

- Writ Hate, LaFond (2024) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCY4CZN

- American Dog, LaFond (2025) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT16Q1KH



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Myth of the 20th Century is a show that digs into the stories we think we know and examines the forces that shaped them. Guided by the principle "Only the truth is banned," this podcast peels back the layers of official narratives, exploring the intersections of history, current events, and power. Each episode is a deep dive into the foundational myths-political, social, and cultural-that define our modern world, particularly those emanating from and surrounding the American experience. The analysis is grounded in a belief that what is often presented as settled history is anything but, and that contemporary headlines cannot be fully understood without this crucial context. You'll hear detailed explorations of pivotal events, ideological movements, and the figures who championed or challenged them, all framed by a critical perspective that questions mainstream consensus. This isn't a recitation of dates and names, but a connective investigation into how the past actively informs the present. For those who find standard historical accounts lacking or suspect that news cycles are missing crucial depth, this podcast offers a different lens. It’s for listeners who want their history and politics presented without the usual filters, where the focus is on the underlying patterns and enduring consequences of twentieth-century dogma and ambition. Tune in for a challenging and consistently detailed audit of the century that made us, asking persistently whether the sun truly never sets on the American empire or if that itself is the most potent myth of all.
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