“You are not a king, my young friend. You are a conqueror.”

“Observe my kingdom,” Porus explained, “governed with wisdom and justice. The people prosper and are happy. The land flourishes and yields its bounty. Men are free to speak and to exercise their ambition.

Steven Pressfield's Blog: https://stevenpressfield.com/2020/12/warrior-episode-thirty-two/#transcript

Virtues of War: https://www.amazon.com/Virtues-War-Novel-Alexander-Great/dp/0553382055

The Afghan Campaign: https://www.amazon.com/Afghan-Campaign-Novel-Steven-Pressfield/dp/0767922387