Philip was a genius of extraordinary versatility. Inheriting a kingdom near to collapse, he made Macedonia the greatest military power in the Western world and left to his son Alexander the strongest state in Eastern Europe. This book gives full attention to the Macedonian state and the Macedonian people who made Philip's success possible, and to the high level of culture and of artistic skills revealed by recent archaeological discoveries.

Philip was a versatile genius who made Macedonia the greatest military power in the Western world. This book examines the Macedonian state, its people who made Philip's success possible, and the high level of culture and of artistic skills revealed by recent archaeological discoveries.

About the Author
N.G.L. Hammond was Professor of Greek at Gonville and Caius College, and an Honorary Fellow of Clare College, University of Cambridge. His publications include The History of Macedonia, Philip of Macedon and Studies in Greek History; he collaborated on The Oxford Classical Dictionary and The Cambridge Ancient History.


Book Information
ISBN 9780715628294
Author N.G.L. Hammond
Format Paperback
Page Count 220
Imprint Bristol Classical Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 414g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 154mm * 20mm