ATS1248 Lecture 7: MODULE 7B - PHILLIP II
17 Oct 2018
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Module 7b: phillip ii: king of macedonia assumed power at a dark time for the kingdom, at time of death left the kingdom on better footing, father of alexander the great, kingdom of macedonia. Kingdom on north-western end of aegean sea. Size and borders of kingdom shifted over time, but generally occupies parts of modern nations of greece, albania, bulgaria and the republic of macedonia. Borders are defined by a series of mountain ranges. Two major regions/divisions of the kingdom southern/lowland region, northern/upland region (mountains, valleys ) kingdom had great resources (timber (e. g. wood for warships), mineral wealth) Monarchy ruled by a king, advisory council of noblemen. Original capital aigai (vergina), but around 400 was moved to pella (closer to sea, more accessible) 50 years from death of past king to the rise of phillip dark kingdom: phillip 3rd son of macedonian king, not likely candidate, sent as a hostage down to.
