GRST 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: List Of Mortal Kombat Characters, Diadochi, Alcoholism

• School: University of Calgary
• Department: Greek and Roman Studies
• Course: GRST 205
• Professor: Colin Ash

Document Summary

From phillip ii to the death of alexander the great. The aftermath of the death of alexander the great. Philip the one eye, lost eye when shot in the face with arrow. Revolutionary military technology: created a spire/pick, 6 meters long pike with a blade at the end that he revolutionized. Tumultuous personal life: 6 wives, lots of in-laws. Father of alexander the great; set the stage for alexander"s empire. Expansionist views; plans for war in asia (persia: died early and never got to take over asia. His grandiose plans were cut short by his unexpected demise: he was assassinated at the height of his power. The battle of chaeronea: august 2, 338 bce. Met in the field near town of chaeronea in greece. Sacred band of thebes failed: a band of lovers and feared in the world, alexander killed them. Olympias of epirus: mother of alexander the great. Philip ii had at least six wives, and six children.