Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors
| AUTHOR | Goldsworthy, Adrian |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (10/18/2022) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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In this definitive biography of father and son, an eminent historian "brings to life the full drama of ancient history" (Wall Street Journal) Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, overthrowing the greatest empires of his time and building a new one in their place. He claimed to be the son of a god, but he was actually the son of Philip II of Macedon. Philip inherited a minor kingdom that was on the verge of dismemberment, but despite his youth and inexperience, he made Macedonia dominant throughout Greece. It was Philip who created the armies that Alexander led into war against Persia. In Philip and Alexander, classical historian Adrian Goldsworthy shows that without the work and influence of his father, Alexander could not have achieved so much. This is the groundbreaking biography of two men who together conquered the world.
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ISBN-13:
9781541602625
ISBN-10:
1541602625
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
624
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
5.57 x 1.79 x 8.20 inches
Weight:
1.21 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | Historical
Biography & Autobiography | Ancient - Greece
Biography & Autobiography | Military - Ancient
Dewey Decimal:
B
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In this definitive biography of father and son, an eminent historian "brings to life the full drama of ancient history" (Wall Street Journal) Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, overthrowing the greatest empires of his time and building a new one in their place. He claimed to be the son of a god, but he was actually the son of Philip II of Macedon. Philip inherited a minor kingdom that was on the verge of dismemberment, but despite his youth and inexperience, he made Macedonia dominant throughout Greece. It was Philip who created the armies that Alexander led into war against Persia. In Philip and Alexander, classical historian Adrian Goldsworthy shows that without the work and influence of his father, Alexander could not have achieved so much. This is the groundbreaking biography of two men who together conquered the world.
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