The Macedonian phalanx helped Alexander the Great carve out a vast empire
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Given the insatiable appetite for stories about the Classical world, it came as something of a surprise to learn quite how little many people know about the clash of ancient superpowers that redefined that period. At the time, the Roman Republic was far from the all-conquering force it would become. Yet by invading the land Alexander the Great had until recently called home, it took a huge step towards dominating the Mediterranean. Bestselling author Ben Kane takes up the tale on page 28.
For those who prefer their history a little more recent, don’t miss Jon Savage’s exploration of a series of events that came to define 1968 as a year of protest (p38), where clashes around the world between the establishment and those looking for a brighter future would have bleak consequences.