Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was one of the towering figures of the ancient world: a man of enormous military and diplomatic achievements, and a colourful private life too. Propelled to the throne of Macedon unexpectedly at the tender age of 24 by his brother's death in battle, he found himself master of a kingdom on the brink of annihilation at the hands of the surrounding tribes. 23 years later he was assassinated as the...
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