Philip II of Macedon: A Biography

by Daniel Ogden

Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was one of the towering figures of the ancient world: a man of enormous military and diplomatic achievements, and a colourful private life too. Propelled to the throne of Macedon unexpectedly at the tender age of 24 by his brother's death in battle, he found himself master of a kingdom on the brink of annihilation at the hands of the surrounding tribes. 23 years later he was assassinated as the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415725135
• ISBN13: 9780415725132
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 376 Pages