ISBN: 9780300120790

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 Mac… Mehr…

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 they outshone those of his more famous son. Without Philip, Greek history would have been entirely different. 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. Media >, [PU: Yale University Press]<

2008, ISBN: 9780300120790

New Haven & London, Yale University Press, Gr. Oktav, Org.-Hardcover mit illustr. Org.-SU, xx, 3 Kartentafeln, 303 (+ 1) S., mit Illustrationen in S/W auf 8 Tafelblättern sowie im Text, w… Mehr…

New Haven & London, Yale University Press, Gr. Oktav, Org.-Hardcover mit illustr. Org.-SU, xx, 3 Kartentafeln, 303 (+ 1) S., mit Illustrationen in S/W auf 8 Tafelblättern sowie im Text, wohlerhaltenes Exemplar. ISBN 9780300120790. - ENGLISH: Large octavo, publisher's hardcover with illustr. publisher's D/J, xx, 3 maps on plates, 303 (+ 1) pp., with illustrations in B/W on 8 plates and in the text, a well preserved copy.GESCHICHTE, VORGESCHICHTE, ARCHÄOLOGIE history, prehistory, archaeology [Antike, Griechenland, Philip von Makedonien] 2008, [PU: Yale University Press]<