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Robin Lane Fox - The occasion was not lost on...
The occasion was not lost on Alexander: at Susa, he sacrificed to Greek gods and held Greek gymnastic games... (Robin Lane Fox)

The occasion was not lost on Alexander: at Susa, he sacrificed to Greek gods and held Greek gymnastic games...

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