By Kyle Orton (@KyleWOrton) on 7 February 2025 Alexander of Macedon being a model for Roman statesman went back to the era of the Republic, and this imitatio Alexandri was often expressed by trying to repeat his feat of conquering Persia. Pompey Magnus, Julius Caesar’s eventual rival, modelled himself on Alexander to the extent of sporting the … Continue reading A Note on Alexander the Great Inspiring Roman Invasions of Persia