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Highlights
- The Macedonian Empire lasted only 36 years, beginning with Philip II's assumption of the throne in 359 B.C. and ending with the death of his son Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.
- About the Author: Writer James R. Ashley worked for 21 years in various aspects of the banking industry.
- 496 Pages
- History, Ancient
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About the Book
The fact that Alexander the Great was the military genius that he was may, in large part, have been due to the training and example of his father, Philip, whose own military skill has been overshadowed by that of his son. This straightforward and clearly structured book focuses entirely on military matters.Book Synopsis
The Macedonian Empire lasted only 36 years, beginning with Philip II's assumption of the throne in 359 B.C. and ending with the death of his son Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. In that span, the two leaders changed the map in the known world. Philip established new tactics that forever ended the highly stylized mode that had characterized Classic Greek warfare, and Alexander's superb leadership made the army an unstoppable force.
This work first examines the 11 great armies and three great navies of the era, along with their operations and logistics. The primary focus is then on each campaign and significant battle fought by Philip or Alexander, detailing how the battles were fought, the tactics of the opposing armies, and how the Macedonians were able to triumph.
Review Quotes
"massive...well-argued study...thoroughly footnoted"-ARBA; "brings together everything known about the military campaigns of Alexander and his father Philip II. Unlike many other histories, [this book] gives ample attention to Phillip's generalship"-C&RL News; "useful"-History; "thoroughly research[ed] military history"-Reference & Research Book News.
About the Author
Writer James R. Ashley worked for 21 years in various aspects of the banking industry. He now writes full-time in Racine, Wisconsin.