The Federalist Papers · Character
Philip of Macedon
Ancient king of Macedon, cited as an example of military and political ambition.
minor
Also known as Philip, Macedon
First appearance: vi concerning dangers from dissensions between the states
Philip of Macedon's tie to The Achaeans is one of the pressures that moves The Federalist Papers—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Exploited the Amphictyonic confederacy's weaknesses to conquer Greece.
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With The Achaeans (rivalry): Philip of Macedon is used as a historical example of a tyrant who exploited the disunity of the Achaean league to subjugate them. With Cleomenes (rivalry): Cleomenes of Sparta and Philip of…
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- Rivalry
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Ancient confederacy models
- Protagonist
- Constitutional and historical authorities
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Achaeans
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- Cleomenes
rivalry · negative
- Alexander Hamilton
psychological · negative
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