Discuss Alexander’s rise to power

How did he gain control? What were his motivations for moving against Persia, Asia, and India? What obstacles did he face? References: Worthington, Ian, Alexander the Great: Man and God, chapter 14 “Man and God” (in our APU library) Martin, Thomas R. Ancient Greece from Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times 2nd ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2013