EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 52 MIN
The Book Club: Alexander the Great's accidental empire
My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is Edmund Richardson, author of a new biography of Alexander the Great called Alexander: God, King, Man. Edmund tells me why there is still a fresh story to tell about this most storied of historical figures, why his empire collapsed as soon as it came into being yet nevertheless changed history – and how Alexander conquered the world by mistake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
The Book Club: Alexander the Great's accidental empire
0:00
52:29
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Best of the Spectator?
This episode is 52 minutes long.
When was this Best of the Spectator episode published?
This episode was published on May 20, 2026.
Can I download this Best of the Spectator episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!