Afghanistan’s central bank seal features a 2nd-century BC Greek tetradrachm of King Eucratides I, depicting the Dioscuri horsemen—a timeless symbol of Hellenistic heritage enduring on Afghan currency today.
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The saga of Alexander the Great has inspired endless tomes, yet most dwell on his epic campaigns while glossing over the prelude to his rise and the chaotic aftermath of his fall. In Before and After Alexander: The Myth and Legacy—now available in Greek from Patakis Editions, translated by Katerina Servi—Columbia University professor Richard A. Billows cuts through the hype with a measured lens. Delving into Alexander’s pre-conquest world, the shocking twists after his death, and the fates of his heirs and successors, Billows demystifies how this conqueror’s empire outgrew even him.
