Goldsworthy, Adrian

Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors

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ISBN 13:
9781541646698
author:
Goldsworthy, Adrian
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Basic Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
608
Dimensions:
165mm X 53mm
Genre:
Biography, Historical, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£27.61

Description

Alexander the Great's conquests had a profound impact on the ancient world. His military campaigns stretched across thousands of miles, from northern Greece to modern Pakistan, leaving a lasting legacy in their wake. Yet, it is often overlooked that his father, Philip II, played a crucial role in shaping his son's destiny. Philip II of Macedon was a young and inexperienced leader when he came to power, inheriting a minor kingdom on the verge of disintegration. Despite this, he successfully expanded Macedonia's influence throughout Greece and laid the foundations for Alexander's future conquests. Goldsworthy argues that Philip's strategic vision and military prowess were instrumental in Alexander's ultimate success. This dual biography offers a fresh perspective on the lives of two men who, together, reshaped the ancient world.

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