Published Aug 25, 2021
The Conquering Father Who Made an Empire-Building Son
Classical historian Adrian Goldsworthy delves into the transformative reign of Philip II of Macedonia, whose military innovations and political strategies laid the groundwork for his son Alexander the Great's unprecedented conquests, highlighting the profound father-son dynamics that forged an empire.
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