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ISBN-10: 1541602625
ISBN-13: 9781541602625
Publisher: Basic Books
Publish Date: 10/18/2022
Dimensions: 8.23" L, 5.50" W, 1.63" H

Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors

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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 its 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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"A compelling but temperate book, giving readers an in-depth but dispassionate account of its subjects....Mr. Goldsworthy has a rare gift for imagining and describing ancient warfare....He combines the talents of scholar and storyteller, bringing to life the full drama of ancient history while assessing the evidence with a critical eye."–Wall Street Journal
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ISBN-10: 1541602625
ISBN-13: 9781541602625
Publisher: Basic Books
Publish Date: 10/18/2022
Dimensions: 8.23" L, 5.50" W, 1.63" H
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