Author: HATZOPOULOS, MILTIADES B. ; LOUKOPOULOS, LOUISA D. (EDS. )
Title: Philip of Macedon
Description: Ekdotike Athenon, 1980. Hardcover. ISBN: 0892413301. Dustjacket has edgewear with chipping and small tears. Upper Corners are bumped. ; In autumn 1977 an unplundered royal tomb containing works of art of astounding richness and exquisite craftsmanship was discovered by Professor Manolis Andronicos at Vergina in Macedonia. The excavator's suggestion that the tomb's occupant was probably Philip, son of Amyntas, king of the Macedonians and Captain General of the united Greeks, created an understandable sensation, and aroused world-wide interest in this extraordinary personality: father of Alexander the Great, one of the greatest Macedonian kings, and also one of the most important political figures of antiquity. In response to this interest nine scholars, all eminent specialists in the history of 4th century Greece, describe the tumultuous career of Philip, re-evaluate his personality and re-examine his political achievements in the light of the recent discoveries. The book closes with an account of the excavation of the fabulous treasures of the royal tombs at Vergina by Professor Andronicos. ; 254 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0892413301 Archaeological Collections Archaeology Philip II Macedonia Alexander The Great Art And Architecture Greek History Classical Greek & Roman


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