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By the Spear
Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire
Book • 2016
This book provides an exhilarating military narrative of the careers of Philip II and Alexander the Great, showing how Philip was the architect of the Macedonian empire, which reached its zenith under Alexander but disintegrated upon his death.
It also explores the impact of Greek culture in the East, the problems Alexander faced in dealing with a diverse subject population, and his strategies for nation building.
The book sheds light on contemporary events in culturally dissimilar regions and raises questions about whether great conquerors make great kings.
It also explores the impact of Greek culture in the East, the problems Alexander faced in dealing with a diverse subject population, and his strategies for nation building.
The book sheds light on contemporary events in culturally dissimilar regions and raises questions about whether great conquerors make great kings.
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