1. Austin 36, 37, 38, 46
2. Quintus Curtius 3.3.8-25 (description of the organization of the
Persian army at the time of the battle at Issus) p. 1,
2, 3,
4
3. Royal Persian inscription from the tomb of Darius I, king of
Persia (522-486 BC) p. 1,
2
Come prepared to discuss the following questions:
1. On what basis (or bases) was royal authority established among the Persians? among the Macedonian Successor kings?
2. How was royal authority transferred among the Persians? among the Macedonian successor kings?
3. What was the nature of royal authority among the Persians? among the Macedonian successor kings?
4. Compare Macedonian kingship before the death of Alexander with the Successor kings.
