David George Hogarth, one of the leading authorities on ancient history and archaeology, presents two seminal essays exploring the lives and legacies of two of ancient Greece's most iconic figures, father and son Philip II and Alexander the Great. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and historical analysis, Hogarth offers fresh insights into the personalities and achievements of these legendary rulers, and explores the profound influence they continue to exert on the modern world. This book will be of value to scholars and students of Greek history, ancient civilizations, and the politics of power. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.