Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation

Ian Worthington discusses the assassination of Philip II and the events surrounding it, providing a narrative interspersed with Diodorus's accounts.

Ian Worthington draws distinctions between Athenian and Macedonian cultures and their effects on battlefield behavior in his book.

In his book, Worthington draws distinctions between Athenian and Macedonian cultures, discussing how upbringing influences battlefield effectiveness.

The book discusses the connection between Alexander and the god Dionysus, exploring the complexities of this relationship.

Historian Ian Worthington in his book By the Spear gives a different account of Alexander's look and discusses the propaganda surrounding his appearance.

The book discusses Philip's statecraft and how it was oriented towards results rather than personal glory, contrasting him with the heroes of the Iliad.

Peter Green's description from around 1970 provides a detailed account of Alexander's appearance, including his height and hair.

Historian Peter Green wrote about Olympias and her eccentric personality in his classic work on Alexander from the early 1970s.

Plutarch published a book called The Secret Knowledge of Alexander, which includes a letter from Alexander to Aristotle about secret information.

Plutarch published a book called The Secret Knowledge of Alexander, which includes a letter from Alexander to Aristotle later in life, discussing hidden knowledge that gives an advantage over others.

Will Durant describes Philip the Great, highlighting his virtues and flaws, portraying him as a complex figure in his book, The Life of Greece.

The Alexander romance describes Alexander as having sharply pointed teeth, which is noted as an uncharacteristically realistic touch.

Adrian Goldsworthy has a really interesting point in his book Philip and Alexander that at this point, you know philip has never said what chastising persia is going to mean here.

I'm using the excellent Robin Waterfield translation of deodorus by the way.

Gabriel discusses Philip's strategic view of war, emphasizing that it was an instrument of state policy rather than for personal glory.

Ian Worthington's book discusses the events surrounding Philip II's assassination and the rise of Alexander the Great, incorporating Diodorus's narrative.

A book about the connection between Alexander and Dionysus, describing the god in interesting ways.

The Iliad was a huge book in Macedonian society, and it's suggested that Philip II may have drawn inspiration for his pike phalanxes from it.

Durant describes Philip's character, noting his virtues and flaws, and how he was perceived by contemporaries.

The results of Karinia were endless, the unity that Greece had failed to create for itself had been achieved but only at the point of a half alien sword.

The excerpt references a story about Julius Caesar recounted by Suetonius, discussing Caesar's ambitions and feelings of inadequacy compared to Alexander the Great.

Adrian Goldsworthy has a really interesting point in his book Philip and Alexander that at this point, you know philip has never said what chastising persia is going to mean here.

Plutarch's account of Julius Caesar's reaction to Alexander the Great is mentioned, highlighting Caesar's ambition and emotional response.

H.G. Wells describes Olympias as a restless and evil woman, highlighting her impact on Philip and Alexander's lives.