Philip and Alexander of Macedonia

Philip and Alexander of MacedoniaConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 780, Segment 1

Dec 10, 2020 • 35m

When Philip II came to power, Macedonia had all but fallen apart. The next 23 years were spent conquering, negotiating, marrying, and laying the groundwork for empire. Alexander the Great used the confidence and war techniques he learned from his father to lead Macedonian armies to Greece, Egypt, Babylon, Persia, and even India. Guest: Adrian Goldsworthy, Greek and Roman historian, and author of "Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors"

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