“Without Philip there would be no Alexander.” Alexander is too often viewed as Macedonia’s only reason for success. In a way, he is: Without Alexander, Philip’s work would have been in vain. In addition, his military conquests are astounding, and are still studied by the military today. Philip, however, made the way for Alexander’s success, and yet is given little credit. When considering his situation, Philip’s accomplishments are just as incredible as Alexander’s. Unfortunately, the fame given to the two of them is heavily skewed toward
“Without Philip there would be no Alexander.” Alexander is too often viewed as Macedonia’s only reason for success. In a way, he is: Without Alexander, Philip’s work would have been in vain. In addition, his military conquests are astounding, and are still studied by the military today. Philip, however, made the way for Alexander’s success, and yet is given little credit. When considering his situation, Philip’s accomplishments are just as incredible as Alexander’s. Unfortunately, the fame given to the two of them is heavily skewed toward