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Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors Audiobook
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This definitive biography of one of history's most influential father-son duos tells the story of two rulers who gripped the world -- and their rise and fall from power.
Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, overthrowing the greatest empires of his time and building a new one in their place. He claimed to be the son of a god, but he was actually the son of Philip II of Macedon.
Philip inherited a minor kingdom that was on the verge of dismemberment, but despite his youth and inexperience, he made Macedonia dominant throughout Greece. It was Philip who created the armies that Alexander led into war against Persia. In Philip and Alexander, classical historian Adrian Goldsworthy shows that without the work and influence of his father, Alexander could not have achieved so much. This is the groundbreaking biography of two men who together conquered the world.
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"A lot of detail here on what happened 2000+ years ago. Well researched and written. Well worth the read/listen."
— Bob O (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Riveting…Goldsworthy is the best sort of writer on ancient times. He eschews psychohistory, explains the wildly unfamiliar culture of that era, and speculates carefully.”
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“An impressive dual biography…Goldsworthy expertly mines ancient sources to parse fact from legend…This is a fascinating and richly detailed look at two men who ‘changed the course of history.’”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Neil Dickson’s clear, straight-ahead narration aptly matches Goldsworthy’s history of the ancient Macedonian father and son…Aided by his strong voice, pleasing British accent, and good pacing…he is exactly the smart, skilled companion one wants for long narrative nonfiction. He makes his narration sound as effortless as conversation as it quietly entertains.”
— AudioFile
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in History
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" A lot of detail here on what happened 2000+ years ago. Well researched and written. Well worth the read/listen. "
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Tune Pedersen, 1/15/2023
About Adrian Goldsworthy
Adrian Goldsworthy received his DPhil degree in ancient history from Oxford and has taught at Cardiff University, King's College, and the University of Notre Dame in London. He is the author of numerous books, including Phillip and Alexander, Pax Romana, How Rome Fell, and Caesar.
About Neil Dickson
Neil Dickson is an actor and audiobook narrator who was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award in 2011 for Best Audio Drama narration. His extensive acting roles in television and film include Sons of Liberty and the role of King Richard in Lionheart.