The definitive biography of the father and son who reshaped the ancient world.
“Brings to life the full drama of ancient history.” —Wall Street JournalAlexander 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 their 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.
Adrian Goldsworthyreceived his DPhil in ancient history from Oxford and has taught at Cardiff University, Kings College, and the University of Notre Dame in London. He has appeared in documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery. The author of numerous books, including/Caesar;Augustus;Rome and Persia;/andPax Romana, he lives in South Wales, UK./
“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“Goldsworthy brings a careful, often insightful balance to the familiar stories.”
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