00:04The threat of a major rebellion at home was as dangerous to Alexander's expedition to Asia as defeat on the battlefield.
00:13Persia was more than content to foster anti-Macedonian sentiment in Greece,
00:18an opportunity they can take advantage of thanks to their presence in the Aegean Sea.
00:24In fact, this was Memnon's suggestion.
00:27A talented Greek general who was exiled and was serving under Emperor Darius, before the battle of Granitius.
00:35Besides the risk of Persian interference in Greece, the abundant natural resources of the coastal areas of western Asia Minor were very attractive.
00:43worth fighting for even if it's hard, Alexander reasons.
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