The Battle of Issus, which depicts the battle that took place between Alexander the Great and the Persians, was selected as a subject by Wilhelm IV because it reflected his endeavors to ____.

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The Battle of Issus was a conflict between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia, which took place in 333 BC. Therefore, it has no relation to the issues of finding a wife, holding onto Catholic territories or waging war against Martin Luther. However, the Battle of Issus was a significant moment in history as it marked the beginning of Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire and the expansion of Muslim forces centuries later. Therefore, it is likely that Wilhelm IV selected this subject for its relevance to his efforts to stop the Muslim expansion.

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