Olympias, the Forgotten Warrior
Author | : Wanda Covington Belmont |
Publisher | : Archway Publishing |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2019-12-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781480883802 |
ISBN-13 | : 1480883808 |
Rating | : 4/5 (808 Downloads) |
Download or read book Olympias, the Forgotten Warrior written by Wanda Covington Belmont and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olympias, the mother of Alexander the great Olympias suffered malicious slander casting her as a snake charmer and her brilliant warrior husband, Philip, as a fumbling drunk. Not true! Philip knew Greece must unite into one country for their survival from Persia and other enemies. The Athenian orator, Demosthenes, opposed Philip’s efforts. Philip lost only two battles to one general, then Philip made a better stone-thrower and drove that army into the sea? Busy Olympias won the hearts of the Macedonians as she entertained the many visitors from many lands. Demosthenes efforts to bring together the the best armies of Greece could produce to conquer Philip, was beaten by Philip in one day. But, Philip chose a new queen. The consequences were severe. Olympias in the last chapter, tells all!