As we know, shortly after Alexander the Great's death his first wife, Roxana, gave birth to twin daughters. Inn theory that left full power in the hands of Philip III, but in practice meant that power-hungry generals of Macedonian army immediately started fighting among themselves for a control over Empire. Infant princesses became merely useful pawns.
What if Alexander would have a legitimate son? Let's say Roxana could give birth to twin sons instead of daughters, or princess Stateira, his second wife, could avoid poisoning - there were rumors that it was done on Roxana's orders, due to fear that she was pregnant as well.
Could a male heir turn out to be a unifying force for the Macedonian Empire? I think that the reverence surrounding the name of late king could force at least part of generals to rally behind him. What do you think?
//My first DBWI, I hope everything is in order.
What if Alexander would have a legitimate son? Let's say Roxana could give birth to twin sons instead of daughters, or princess Stateira, his second wife, could avoid poisoning - there were rumors that it was done on Roxana's orders, due to fear that she was pregnant as well.
Could a male heir turn out to be a unifying force for the Macedonian Empire? I think that the reverence surrounding the name of late king could force at least part of generals to rally behind him. What do you think?
//My first DBWI, I hope everything is in order.