The Macedonian, Nicholas Guild
The Macedonian, Nicholas Guild
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The Macedonian

Author: Nicholas Guild

Narrator: Pete Bradbury

Unabridged: 16 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/05/2017


Synopsis

THE MACEDONIAN, is based on the early life of Philip II, King of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great and perhaps the greatest military genius of the ancient world. Born a minor prince of the royal house, he survives the intrigues of a family in which treachery and murder are almost a tradition. A brilliant commander while still in his teens, he becomes king when his brother, King Perdikkas, and half the Macedonian army are massacred and his country is on the brink of ruin. As wily in diplomacy as in war, he manages to stave off Macedonia' s lesser enemies while he prepares for the final struggle with the bandit empire that would overwhelm her. Yet Philip was also a man who loved and suffered. His mother hated him from the moment of his birth and he was raised by foster parents who taught him to see the truth of life as most people experience it. Shuttled about as a diplomatic hostage, the learned politics and war. In the end, after losing almost his whole family, he finds happiness with the daughter of his bitterest enemy.

About Nicholas Guild

Nicholas Guild was born in Belmont, California, and attended Occidental College and the University of California at Berkeley. He taught at Clemson and Ohio State before turning full time to writing fiction. He has published a dozen novels in both the thriller and historical genres, several of which were international bestsellers, including The Assyrian, Blood Star, and Angel. Guild now lives in Frederick, Maryland.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Overhaul on February 03, 2022

Siglo IV a. C. Macedonia vive una época convulsa, desgarrada por luchas internas en el seno de la familia real y acosada por los belicosos reinos fronterizos. Filipo, tercer hijo del rey Amintas y apenas un adolescente, es enviado como rehén a Tebas, donde recibirá educación militar del gran general......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on February 17, 2019

Mi personaje histórico favorito siempre ha sido Alejandro Magno y por fin encontré un libro que habla de su papá. El Macedonio abarca la vida de Filipo II de Macedonia. Filipo, el artífice de la grandeza de su hijo, quién unió una nación dividida, acabada y sin orgullo la transformó en la nación que......more

Goodreads review by Greg at 2 Book Lovers Reviews on December 01, 2017

I’ve always been a fan of Greek and Roman history. I find that it puts our modern hubris in its place. The accomplishments, voyages, conquests and architecture of this period puts modern technology to shame. You didn’t need all of our modern conveniences to conquer the world or build awe-inspiring b......more

Goodreads review by Roberto on September 05, 2023

Una excelente novela historica, a la altura de cualquier novela de Postegillo, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow etc.. Un libro que agarra un ritmo agil desde los primeros capitulos y no cae en ningun momento. Me gusto mucho el estilo de Guild seguramente voy a leer mucho mas de el. Muy recomendado si lo tuyo......more

Goodreads review by Nay on January 09, 2022

Encontré El Macedonio en lo alto de un clóset, se lo habían prestado a mi papá para que lo leyera... pero lo leí yo, meses antes de leer la trilogía de Valerio M. Manfredi sobre Alejandro Magno, creo que éste libro lo pusieron en mi camino. Fue hace muchísimo tiempo pero fue una de mis mejores lectu......more