![]() ![]() When set against the antics of Philotas, Alexander’s own pages, and Black Cleitus, I think this is a distinction that bears pointing out. ![]() He cites Hephaestion’s constant support of Alexander’s policies, especially those toward the Persians, as evidence. If this is true, then, in large part, Alexander’s win at Gaugamela was due to Hephaestion’s diplomatic prowess.įox at one point refers to Hephaestion as an “officer above suspicion”. ![]() Fox suggests that this may have been the result of a deal brokered by Hephaestion during his earlier encounter with Mazeus. During that battle, Mazeus retreated instead of encircling the Macedonians allowing Alexander to win the battle. Later, Mazeus would command the entire Persian right wing at the Battle of Gaugamela. Mazeus and his men harassed Hephaestion’s men while they built but did not attack and did not destroy the bridge. I picked out a few of the points that stood out the most to me to discuss below.įirst of all, Fox discusses Hephaestion’s first encounter with the Persian Mazeus while building a bridge. Over all, I liked his view of Hephaestion and that other guy……what was his name again….oh yeah, Alexander. I recently finished Robin Lane Fox’s book “Alexander the Great”. ![]()
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