![]() ![]() Nor was his political program limited simply to succeeding the Achaemenids. While it is true that he was mainly a leader and conqueror, in many situations – chiefly from 330 – he attempted coalition-based solutions that he attained through diplomatic means. A biased picture of Alexander as a limited, brutal invader is contradicted by sources. Neither position addresses the heart of the matter. To some he remains a ruthless conqueror with little understanding for the traditions of the peoples he conquered, whereas others see him as a conscious successor of the Achaemenids. ![]() An assessment of Alexander’s policies toward Iranians and generally Asians run a full gamut. ![]()
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