The Prince · Character
Philip of Macedon
Father of Alexander the Great, who unified Greece through military reform.
minor
Also known as Philip, Philip of Macedon
First appearance: iv why the kingdom of darius conquered by alexander did not rebel against the successors of alexander at his death
Philip of Macedon shows up with force in III: Concerning Mixed Principalities. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Historical figure referenced in the context of Roman management of conquered states.
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In III: Concerning Mixed Principalities: Historical figure referenced in the context of Roman management of conquered states. Later, in XIII: Concerning Auxiliaries, Mixed Soldiery, and One’s Own: Father of Alexander…
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- Founders, conquerors, and historical parallels
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- Ruthless political exemplars
- Roman emperors and usurpers
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- III: Concerning Mixed Principalities
- XIII: Concerning Auxiliaries, Mixed Soldiery, and One’s Own
- XXIV: Why the Princes of Italy Have Lost Their States
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