The Prince · Character
Darius
Persian king defeated by Alexander, whose kingdom remained stable after conquest.
minor
Also known as Darius
First appearance: IV: Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not Rebel Against the Successors of Alexander at His Death
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In IV: Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not Rebel Against the Successors of Alexander at His Death: His kingdom was similar to the Turk's centralized monarchy; after his death and defeat, the state…
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See Darius in IV: Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not Rebel Against the Successors of Alexander at His Death