HIST 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Antigonid Dynasty, One Story, Indian Art
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Alexander the great- become king of macedonia at the age of 20- dies at 33. Do not have a whole lot of cities- countryside base- ruled by a monarchy. There is a royal family- hereditary- elected monarchy. Philip ii (359-336)- king of macedonia- his father and brother had been king- regent for his nephew, pushes his nephew aside. He goes out to conquer other people- greece. Took the city-states over while they were weak. Brings glory and wealth to macedonia and himself. Athens and thebes- the combined military of philip ii. Polygamous- better chances of having a son. Olympias- 4th wife of philip ii- from neighboring kingdom/political marriage. She is actually in exile when philip dies and he marries cleopatra. Given the blame for the deaths of cleopatra"s family- forced suicide. Cleopatra- 7th wife of philip- she is macedonian- important noble family. Alexander the great- returns from exile and has military on his side.
