I've been trying to catch up on my history (been off for a while now) and I remembered just how much I enjoy reading about the success Macedonia had in the time of Philip and Alexander and just reading about how strong the Macedonians were, something we have to present. Even though Aleksander was the most famous king in the world ever I am always facinated about the life and work of Philip.
Philip was born in times when Macedonia was always under attacks of the Thracians, Greeks, Illyrians (some things never change);.
King Philip was not just strong, he was a very very smart man.
Philip II was a hostage of the Greeks at Thebes, between 368 and 365 BC. But while in captivity there, he observed the military techniques of then the greatest power in Greece.
When he became king Macedonia was even more troubled. The Greeks, Illyrians and thracians pushing further and further he had to play it smart and he did. Aleksandar became who he was thanks to having one of the biggest diplomats of those time as a father and a strong empire to lead. Philip did all this and he is our true and most famous king.
Philip was the first king to make military a full time job for the every day Macedonian, a paid job.
King Philip the Macedonian was the biggest nightmare for the Greeks. He was in their eyes the first 'Barbarian' king.
The battle of Chaeronea put a stop on Greek power in the region. all the power was now with King Philip and his kingdom. The Greeks became slaves to the Barbarian king.
I feel King Philip has been overshadowed by his son Aleksandar and not that I do't agree with how great Aleksandar was, I just want to open an thread where we can celebrate Philip, just as great as Aleksandar, a dreamer, a leader and a true Macedonian.
Philip was born in times when Macedonia was always under attacks of the Thracians, Greeks, Illyrians (some things never change);.
King Philip was not just strong, he was a very very smart man.
Philip II was a hostage of the Greeks at Thebes, between 368 and 365 BC. But while in captivity there, he observed the military techniques of then the greatest power in Greece.
When he became king Macedonia was even more troubled. The Greeks, Illyrians and thracians pushing further and further he had to play it smart and he did. Aleksandar became who he was thanks to having one of the biggest diplomats of those time as a father and a strong empire to lead. Philip did all this and he is our true and most famous king.
Philip was the first king to make military a full time job for the every day Macedonian, a paid job.
King Philip the Macedonian was the biggest nightmare for the Greeks. He was in their eyes the first 'Barbarian' king.
The battle of Chaeronea put a stop on Greek power in the region. all the power was now with King Philip and his kingdom. The Greeks became slaves to the Barbarian king.
I feel King Philip has been overshadowed by his son Aleksandar and not that I do't agree with how great Aleksandar was, I just want to open an thread where we can celebrate Philip, just as great as Aleksandar, a dreamer, a leader and a true Macedonian.
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