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From "The Anabasis of Alexander : $b or, The history of the wars and conquests of Alexander the Great" by Arrian
Darius III
The last king of the Achaemenid Persian Empire
Core Belief
"He believes in the divine right of kings and the importance of maintaining the traditions of the Persian Empire. However, he lacks the strength of character to uphold these beliefs in the face of adversity."
Worldview
He sees the world as a hierarchy with himself at the top, but is unable to adapt to the changing realities of the world.
Personality
Indecisive, prone to listening to flatterers, and lacking in military prowess. He is more concerned with maintaining his luxurious lifestyle than with the defense of his empire.
In Their Own Words
"I would not allow a single house belonging to the people placed under my rule to be burned."
"Alexander was no longer desirous of advancing further, but was shrinking from an encounter on learning that Darius himself was marching against him."
"These men also he sent back, calling them friends, and ranking them as allies, making the remark that the Celts were braggarts."
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