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34%OFFIan Worthington - Philip II of Macedonia - 9780300164763 - V9780300164763
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Philip II of Macedonia

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Description for Philip II of Macedonia Paperback. Alexander the Great is probably the most famous ruler of antiquity, and his spectacular conquests are recounted often in books and films. But what of his father, Philip II, who united Macedonia, created the best army in the world at the time, and conquered and annexed Greece? This biography explores the details of Philip's life and legacy. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 580.

Alexander the Great is remembered as a brilliant conqueror, but his father’s achievements as a leader were greater still

Alexander the Great is probably the most famous ruler of antiquity, and his spectacular conquests are recounted often in books and films. But what of his father, Philip II, who united Macedonia, created the best army in the world at the time, and conquered and annexed Greece? This landmark biography is the first to bring Philip to life, exploring the details of his life and legacy and demonstrating that his achievements were so remarkable that it can be argued ... Read more

Taking into account recent archaeological discoveries and reinterpreting ancient literary records, Ian Worthington brings to light Philip’s political, economic, military, social, and cultural accomplishments. He reveals the full repertoire of the king’s tactics, including several polygamous diplomatic marriages, deceit, bribery, military force, and a knack for playing off enemies against one another. The author also inquires into the king’s influences, motives, and aims, and in particular his turbulent, unraveling relationship with Alexander, which may have ended in murder. Philip became in many ways the first modern regent of the ancient world, and this book places him where he properly belongs: firmly at the center stage of Greek history.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300164763
SKU
V9780300164763
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Ref
99-1

About Ian Worthington
Ian Worthington is Frederick A. Middlebush Professor of History, University of Missouri–Columbia. He lives in Columbia, MO.

Reviews for Philip II of Macedonia
"'Worthington skilfully uses information from the rich documentation of Alexander the Great's early life to speculate about and suggest that of his father, and does so with a great deal of style.' The Daily Telegraph 'A clear, detailed, and balanced account that judiciously separates the threads of often complex political and military situations' Literary Review 'An admirable overview.' The Anglo-Hellenic ... Read more

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