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Alexander the Great, The Invisible Enemy
John Maxwell O'Brien
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“This book, which came out in the early 1990s, changed my whole view. It proposes that Alexander the Great may have been a raging alcoholic, providing a modern perspective on his historical character.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of alcohol on history
For: Historians and readers interested in the intersection of substance use and historical analysis.
Key quote: “What if Alexander the Great was a raging alcoholic with all of the modern day symptoms you would associate with somebody in the final stages of massive alcoholism.”
The host mentions 'Alexander the Great, The Invisible Enemy' to highlight how alcohol may have influenced historical figures and events. The book presents a compelling argument that Alexander the Great's behavior could be understood through the lens of alcoholism, providing a new perspective on his dual nature.