"Go back and report at home that your king Alexander, the conqueror of the Persians, Medes, Bactrians, and Sacians; . . . report that when you returned to Susa you deserted him and went away, handing him over to the protection of conquered foreigners. . . . Depart!" Who is Alexander addressing in his speech excerpted in Evaluating the Evidence 4.1: Arrian on Alexander the Great?

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Alexander the Great is addressing his Macedonian troops in this speech. He is expressing his disappointment and anger towards them for wanting to return home, emphasizing the vast territories he has conquered and implying that their departure is a betrayal.

"Go Back and Report at Home That Your King Alexander