The Mask of Command
Why did Alexander embark on the ten-year march as noted in the book, The Mask of Command?
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Alexander's preliminary goal was to invade Persia, the world's most powerful state. He wanted that power, but he also wanted to prevent Persia from invading Greece for a third time.
The Mask of Command