Modern Historians about Macedonia – Peter Tsouras

 

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Alexander III was born on 20 July 356 B.C as heir of the Argead dynasty of the kingdom of Macedonia in northeastern Greece. His father, Philip II, was probably the most remarkable Greek military and political figure between Pericles and Alexander himself.

Alexander: Invincible King of Macedonia by Peter G. Tsouras, page 3

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Philip transformed Macedonia from a minor and constantly beleaguered state into the mistress of Hellas and created the magnificent weapon of war – the Macedonian army.

Alexander:Invincible King of Macedonia by Peter G. Tsouras, page 3

 

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The macedonians were Greek in language and blood but did not share the city-state culture of the southern greeks who were quick to lump their cruder kinsmen with barbarians.

“Alexander:Invincible King of Macedonia” by Peter G Tsouras, page 3

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Alexander’s royal ancestors hosted the artistic genious of Greece.

Alexander:Invincible King of Macedonia By Peter G. Tsouras, page 4

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Younger than he,her beauty was already apparent and intoxicating. She was not the typical Greek woman whose glory was never to be spoken of. Red-haired and fiery by nature, she was a woman for whom power was an all-consuming pursuit

Alexander:Invincible King of Macedonia by Peter G. Tsouras,page 19

 

Alexander:Invincible King of Macedonia (Military Profiles) 

Publisher‏:University of Nebraska Press (1 May 2004)

Alexander the Great and His Time - Agnes Savill

 

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Looking round in vain, for a strong Greek leader, he believed that the suitable man was Philip, king of Macedonia, who combined the high qualities of both warrior and statesman.

“Alexander the Great and His Time” By Agnes Savill, page 4

 

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With Philip as Head, the Greek cities became united under a treaty known as the League of Corinth. Only Sparta stood out for independence;

“Alexander the Great and His Time” By Agnes Savill,page 5

Dr Mikhail A. Vedeškin:The Macedonians were a Greek People

 

Mikhail A.Vedeškin,Ph.D.

Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences