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The Assassination of Philip and the Rise of Alexander the Great

Tides of History

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Violence, Betrayal, and the Rise to Power in Macedon

This chapter examines the assassination of Philip by his bodyguard Pausanias, set against the backdrop of Macedonian court intrigue. It also highlights the subsequent rise of Alexander, who maneuvered through a tumultuous political landscape to secure his throne and assert his authority.

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