#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

4296.857 - 4319.713 Gregory Aldrete

That's a clear answer. So Alexander's empire fragmented the moment he died. And so his empire was all about personal loyalty. It was his charisma holding it together, his personality. And he completely failed to create a structure so that it would continue after his death. And of course, he died young. He didn't think he would die when he did, but still, you should put something in place.