| 单词 | Macedon |
| 例句 | When Alexander died in 323 BCE, his close circle of advisers divided the empire into three regions— Macedon, Syria, and Egypt. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I shall cite only the region of Greece as an example: the Romans kept the Achaeans and the Aetolians in check; they put down the Kingdom of Macedon; Antiochus was driven out. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Philip of Macedon was made captain of their army by the Thebans after the death of Epaminondas, and after the victory he took their liberty away from them. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Nor did the persuasion of Philip of Macedon ever convince them to make him their friend without first humbling him. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Philip of Macedon—not the father of Alexander, but the man defeated by Titus Quinctius—did not have much of a state compared to the great power of the Romans and Greeks who attacked him. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z His father Philip waged war against Byzantion, leaving him in charge of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. Six teenagers who rocked the world 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The ensuing fight, the Battle of Gaugamela, saw Darius’s far greater force suffer such horrific losses that soon the Macedon kingdom would stretch from Greece to Pakistan. A Journey Into Iraqi Kurdistan 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z A statue of Alexander's father, Philip of Macedon, is, at 28 metres, expected to be even taller than that of the warrior king. Alexander the Great or a warrior on a horse? 2011-08-14T13:50:56Z The exhibition, Heracles to Alexander the Great, will show the fruits of recent excavations in Aegae, the ancient capital of Macedon. Alexander the Great exhibition to give insight into man who conquered world 2011-02-02T20:10:53Z Everywhere I looked, I felt small, dwarfed by shiny, new gargantuan bronze statues of Alexander the Great and his parents, Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, that lord over the main plaza. Gems, Hidden in Plain Sight in Macedonia 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z Rome split Mace-don into puppet republics, plundered Macedon’s allies, and lorded over the remaining Greek poleis. The Birth of Europe 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z The wealth of Persepolis and the surrounding Persian cities paid for the entire Greek army for years to come and inspired a renaissance of building back in Greece and Macedon, paid for with Persian gold. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z In 338 BCE, Athens and Thebes finally put decades of conflict aside to ally against the rising power of Macedon. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The words refers to the military formation invented by Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, two millenniums ago. In Pandev They Trust 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Levi Thompson of Macedon says he awoke Wednesday to find a 19-year-old former friend rifling through his home. Man fights off intruder who crawled through doggy door 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z The freshwater drum caught by Jason Bair, of Macedon, on June 16 weighed 36 pounds, beating the previous state record set last year by more than 6 pounds. Record-breaking 36-pound drum caught in Oneida Lake 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z That being noted, the interest in Greek culture was muted until the Roman wars in Greece that began with the defeat of Philip V of Macedon. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Pyrrhus temporarily seized the throne of Macedon and attempted to carve out an empire for himself in Sicily and southern Italy. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Italy’s Ciro Immobile celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Macedonia, during their World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match at the Philip II of Macedon National Stadium in Skopje, Macedonia, on Sunday, Oct. Iceland building off Euro 2016 success in WCup qualifying 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z The accident happened on Route 31 in the Wayne County town of Macedon shortly after 5 p.m. Barbecue grill comes loose from RV, causes fatal crash 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z Tuesday to a report of a car in the canal off Route 31 in the Wayne County town of Macedon, 10 miles east of Rochester. Police identify woman who died after driving into Erie Canal 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Philip V’s son Perseus took the throne of Macedon in 179 BCE and, while not directly threatening Roman power, managed to spark suspicion among the Roman elite simply by reasserting Macedonian sovereignty in the region. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Antigonus and his descendants, the Antigonids, ruled Macedon and much of Greece. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Archaeologists who excavated this tomb at Vergina, Greece, in the late 1970s concluded it was the burial place of Philip II of Macedon. Was This Really the Tomb of Alexander the Great's Father? 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z A warrior and a diplomat, Philip II ruled the kingdom of Macedon from 359-336 BC. Alexander The Great's Father Found In Tomb With Foreign Princess 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z No one ever called Alexander III of Macedon Alexander the Great until he invented the title himself and manufactured a false lineage that connected him to the mythic Achilles and Odysseus. The Hero Complex: A Common, Curable Leadership Malady 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Rome split Macedon into puppet republics, plundered Macedon’s allies, and lorded over the remaining Greek poleis. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Some city-states in Greece organized federal leagues to maintain their independence from Macedon. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z A new forensic study appears to solve a long-standing debate in Greek archaeology over the burial location of King Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Was This Really the Tomb of Alexander the Great's Father? 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z A heavy solid gold casket from the rich, unplundered tomb of Philip II of Macedon, which contained the assassinated king’s burnt bones, is displayed at Vergina museum, northern Greece, Oct. Alexander The Great's Father Found In Tomb With Foreign Princess 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z It dates from the late 4th Century BC, spurring speculation that it is linked to Alexander the Great of Macedon. Ancient mosaic found at Greece tomb 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z The story starts in Macedon, a kingdom to the north of Greece. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z When he made alliances with Balkan tribes that threatened to invade Italy, Roman armies invaded Macedon and defeated his army at the Battle of Pydna in 168 BCE. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Analysis of bones raises new questions about the final resting place of Philip II of Macedon. Was This Really the Tomb of Alexander the Great's Father? 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z Is this or is this not Philip of Macedon? Alexander The Great's Father Found In Tomb With Foreign Princess 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z According to Suidas, he lived for some time at the court of one of the kings of Macedon, and died at Perperene, a town on the gulf of Adramyttium opposite Lesbos. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z In short, Macedon bred some of the toughest and most wily fighters and political operators in Greece out of sheer necessity. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Rome then dissolved the monarchy in Macedon, which soon afterward became a Roman province, and Perseus died of starvation as a prisoner in Rome. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Of these the most important are Alexander of Macedon and Charlemagne, while alongside of them Priam and other heroes of the Trojan war appear during the middle ages in strangely altered guise. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z A fresco painting of a hunt tops the facade of a tomb believed to belong to the ancient Greek King Philip II of Macedon, at Vergina museum, northern Greece, Oct. Alexander The Great's Father Found In Tomb With Foreign Princess 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Alexander of Macedon found them 150 feet high. The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) 2012-03-01T03:00:28.903Z By the fifth century BCE, some of the larger villages of Macedon grew big enough to be considered cities, and elite Macedonians made efforts to civilize their country in the style of the southern Greeks. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z When the Achaean League in the Peloponnese in Greece challenged Roman control of Greece and Macedon, Rome declared war and sacked Corinth, the League’s largest city, in 146 BCE. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z From this side the sacred precinct of Apollo is approached by an avenue flanked by porticoes, that upon the seaside bearing the name of Philip V. of Macedon, who dedicated it about 200 B.C. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z Egypt opened her gates to Alexander of Macedon, as in later ages she opened her gates to the Arab 'Amru. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z He published a “Translation of Demosthenes,” “The History of Philip of Macedon,” and “The History of Ireland” in three volumes, quarto. The Commercial Restraints of Ireland 2012-02-13T03:00:20.483Z This did nothing to improve the situation in Macedon itself, of course, which remained split between the royal family and the nobility. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The descendants of Alexander’s generals, Antigonus, Seleucus, and Ptolemy, ruled over separate kingdoms in Macedon and Greece, western and central Asia, and Egypt, building new Greek cities for their Greek colonists. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Already in 336 Philip II. of Macedon had sent an army into Asia Minor, and in the spring of 334 the campaign of Alexander began. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Setting aside the mythical five millions of the army of Xerxes and the ten thousand of Xenophon, accurate figures in Greece are recorded for the campaigns of Philip of Macedon and his more famous son. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z He then repeats the story of Philip of Macedon, and the account of the subjects of his etchings. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z He hired mercenaries to supplement his Macedonian troops, ending up with the largest army Macedon had ever seen. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The city-states of the Achaean and Aetolian Leagues in Greece were the exception, fiercely maintaining their independence against the Antigonid rulers of Macedon. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Demetrius Poliorcetes of Macedon overran the whole island, besieged Salamis, and utterly defeated there the Egyptian fleet. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z The oldest accounts of western writers of the fortunes of the Hebrews date from the time of the successors of Alexander of Macedon. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Is there not one in the classes now graduating in our seminaries, that will come over to this Macedon and help them? Gleanings by the Way 2012-01-24T03:00:27.717Z The expansion of Macedon under Philip II, from the small region marked in the red border to the larger blue region, along with the dependent regions surrounding it. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z After crushing the remnants of the optimates, the three men divided the Roman Empire between them: Octavian took Italy, Hispania, and Gaul; Lepidus Africa; and Antony Macedon, Greece, and Asia Minor. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Owing to its advantageous position it speedily acquired commercial importance, and the gold staters of Cyzicus were a staple currency in the ancient world till they were superseded by those of Philip of Macedon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z Returning to Macedon, the young hero was at once overwhelmed by the applications of importunate monarchs that he should assist them in one enterprise or another. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z We read the Prince of Macedon declared That those strong gates his javelins could not pierce Nor battering ram effect a breach upon, Were open still to gold. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z The city referred to was in Phrygia, and the coin appears to have been struck by Philip of Macedon. Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other 2012-01-05T03:00:28.663Z At what battle did the forces of Philip of Macedon defeat the allied armies of Athens and Thebes in 338 BCE? World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z One of her successors, Pixodarus, tried to ally himself with the rising power of Macedon, and is said to have gained the momentary consent of the young Alexander to wed his daughter. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" 2011-12-26T03:00:11.613Z Thus accoutred for the life chivalric, he betook himself to the Court of Macedon, where he received the honour of knighthood from Florendes, the son of the king of that country, and his own father. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z The French flag waves for the first time upon the Adriatic opposite to Macedon, the native country of Alexander. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z The old universal empire of Persia, and the subsequent one of Macedon, had long since passed away, and disappeared from the face of the earth. The Philosophy of History, Vol. 1 of 2 2011-12-24T03:07:59.623Z In 332 BCE, Alexander the Great, king of Macedon in Greece, conquered Egypt, and before leaving to continue his advance into western Asia, he founded the great city of Alexandria on the Nile River. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Alexander of Macedon, in order to reach the Ammonians, marched from the Mareotic Lake along the coast westward to Paraetonium, then he turned directly to the south, and in eight marches reached the oasis. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Primaleón, King of Macedon, had long been a sufferer from a grievous sickness. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z When the king was a boy, Bucephalus was brought before Philip, King of Macedon, Alexander’s father, by Philonicus the Thessalian, and offered for sale for the large sum of thirteen talents. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z Can we assume that writings of this importance, nature, and extent existed in Iran before Alexander of Macedon overthrew the kingdom of the Achæmenids? The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Philip of Macedon did not take away the municipal independence of the Greek cities, but he dealt a death-blow to the old political life. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z According to the account of the companions of Alexander of Macedon, the corpse of Cyrus rested in the abode of his ancestors, at his metropolis, Pasargadae, in the precincts of the "old citadel." The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z M Macedon, Philip of, the superiority that discipline gave his army over that of his enemies, 294. An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations 2011-12-05T03:00:41.403Z They had no coinage, whereas those in the south-east had theirs, copied from a stater of Philip of Macedon. Cornwall 2011-12-05T03:00:38.530Z The decay of Theban power paves the way for the rise of Macedon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z In 185 he was a member of the commission sent to Macedonia to investigate the complaints made by Eumenes II. of Pergamum against Philip V. of Macedon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Philip of Macedon frequently landed there in his expeditions to Peloponnesus. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z It had submitted to Alexander of Macedon as placidly as it suffered the wolfish Roman, who would pass, likewise. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z In the same manner as in Armenia, Macedon, Italy, and the regions under the same parallel, the longest day is fifteen, and the shortest nine hours. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z It is clear, in The rise of Macedon. any case, that the triumph of Macedon was the effect of causes which had long been at work. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z It was not till the rise of Philip of Macedon and his greater son Alexander that Byzantium fell for the fifth time into the hands of an enemy. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z Your founder was that pious man Alexander of Macedon, who did not, by Jupiter! resemble any one of these, or any of the Hebrews, who far excelled them. Arguments Of Celsus, Porphyry, And The Emperor Julian, Against The Christians Also Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix 2011-10-12T02:00:42.117Z But earlier this year he moved to Macedon in upstate New York and switched to DirecTV from Time Warner to get the NFL Network. NFL Network and Time Warner Continue to Spar 2011-10-04T15:27:23Z "Orders have been given that the guest-friends of Macedon shall be spared, both in their lives and their property," Alexander replied. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The question remains, Why did the city-state fail to save Greece from conquest by Macedon? Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z The Sun reveals the truth to him who is worthy to hear it, even as ages ago he revealed the truth to Alexander of Macedon. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z The Greek historians relate that three couriers were received by Philip of Macedon on the same day, each being the bearer of joyful tidings. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z Then he mentioned Alexander of Macedon, with whom he liked to be compared, and marched forward, pursuing Charnyetski. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Alexander remained in the Cadmea, where Chares and a handful of the most prominent Thebans, who had been able to establish guest-friendship with the royal house of Macedon, sought him to intercede for the city. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The failure and the success were equally fatal to the chances of Greece in the conflict with Macedon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Here, in the immensity of his ruined sanctuary, Lucius beheld the fading of the god who was forgotten, but whom, centuries ago, Alexander of Macedon had travelled through whirlwinds and sand-storms to seek. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z After gaining a high reputation as a dramatist, Euripides retired to Macedon, to the court of King Archelaûs. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z "I am a simple soldier, but I serve under Alexander of Macedon." With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z "You are as gay here to-night, Simon, as though there were no such place in the world as Macedon." The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z It is to moral causes, however, rather than to political or economic ones, that the failure of Greece in the conflict with Macedon is attributed by the most famous Greek statesmen of that age. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z They were allowed to embark for Macedon, but the body of Alexander the Great was carried to Alexandria and buried in state in a massive gold sarcophagus. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z So great was the importance attached to race, that even the kings of Macedon were obliged to prove their Hellenic descent before they were allowed to enter as competitors. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z And Philip of Macedon was fond of apples, and so was his son Alexander, as Dorotheus tells us in the sixth book of his history of the Life and Actions of Alexander. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z O men of Macedon, my friends and companions, liberators of Greece, the hour of our triumph is near. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Thus till external coercion from Macedon came into play it was never possible to establish a great central government controlling the Greek mainland. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z “The tomb of Alexander of Macedon,” said the custodian, solemnly. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z A famous Athenian orator, who defended the liberties of his country against the aggressions of Philip of Macedon. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z I have lately been reading the life of Alexander of Macedon, and a good deal about Bonaparte. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z "Amyntas of Macedon!" shouted the crier, and a small, thin man with a sallow face stood out from the rest. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Of course the fatal struggle led practically to the destruction of both schemes by the superior force and organization of Macedon. Problems in Greek history 2011-06-09T02:00:18.427Z The Queen considered the aptness of their application, and the singular felicity of transferring the inordinate ambition of Philip of Macedon to Philip of Spain. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z Taking it up in the 5th century B.C. they soon, under Philip Classical times. of Macedon and Alexander, arrived at a very high degree of skill. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth books of the Annals of Ennius, contained the war with Philip of Macedon. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z Consequently the letter was not delivered until after Macedon and Persia had met at the Granicus. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The one great end was to break the power of Macedon. Problems in Greek history 2011-06-09T02:00:18.427Z At length, however, in the year 586, when Perseus, King of Macedon, was finally vanquished, his conqueror brought with him to Rome the philosopher Metrodorus, to aid in the instruction of his children363. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z Accordingly, the province of Macedonia, and the conduct of the war with Philip V. of Macedon, in which, after two years, Rome had as yet gained little advantage, were assigned to him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Euripides had lived only some eighteen months in Macedon. Euripedes and His Age 2011-03-05T03:00:26.617Z The burden of his contention was that Athens was bound by her oath to observe her treaty with Macedon. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Of course the ever active foe was the power of Macedon, which could deal easily with local tyrants, or even single cities, but was balked by the strength of the combination. Problems in Greek history 2011-06-09T02:00:18.427Z At a very early age he was employed as private secretary by Philip II. of Macedon, and on the death of that prince, by Alexander, whom he accompanied into Asia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z They also record the remarkable fact of his close alliance with the Greek rulers of Syria, Egypt, Macedon, Cyrene and Epirus. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z In many of them we should find that the phrase all the earth signifies the land of Palestine; in a few, the Chaldean empire; and in one, that of Alexander of Macedon. The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences 2011-02-28T03:00:28.890Z If we have war with Macedon, the price of corn will advance. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z One of them, Troas, he married; Olympias, the other niece, was married to Philip II. of Macedon and became the mother of Alexander the Great. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z By Philip V. of Macedon Chalcis was called one of the three fetters of Greece, Demetrias on the Gulf of Pagasae and Corinth being the other two. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z They also sold us good coins of Philip of Macedon at a moderate price. Rambles and Studies in Greece 2011-02-18T03:00:16.480Z So Macedon might have boasted that for the first time it had put some order into Greece, given it a political entity, and brought it into line with modern Imperial civilization. The New Irish Constitution 2011-02-06T03:00:57.247Z A declaration of war with Macedon would be fatal. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The casual visitor would scarcely imagine that Cambridge resembled either Macedon or Monmouth in the possession of a river. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z Philip, king of Macedon, used to say that no city was impregnable whose gates were wide enough to admit a single mule-load of gold. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z The coffin of Metellus, the conqueror of Macedon, was borne by his four sons. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z The firm also plans to sanction the Macedon domestic gas project off Western Australia in the middle of this year, with first gas expected in 2013. UPDATE 2-BHP on prowl for acquisitions; Gulf woes may weigh 2010-05-24T09:26:00Z I will leave you to get an hour or two of sleep before the Assembly which has been called for this afternoon to hear what Demosthenes has to say upon our policy toward Macedon. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z When Philip of Macedon began to grow formidable she seemed called upon once more to champion the liberties of Greece. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" A good example of this trait of the Spartans will be seen in their reply to Philip of Macedon when he threatened them, "If I enter Laconia I will level your city to the dust." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources Alexander.—The reforms of Alexander’s father, Philip of Macedon, may most justly be compared to those of Frederick William I. in Prussia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" The extinction of the free civic life of Greece, the conquests of Macedon, the foundation of the world-wide empire of Rome, had wrought a momentous moral change. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Philip, the tenacious, subtle, resourceful monarch of barbarous Macedon, had fallen under the dagger of Pausanias, who had doubtless been inspired by the Gods to punish him for his crimes against the Athenians. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z "There is a river in Macedon: and there is also moreover a river at Monmouth, and there is salmons in both." Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn After the tragic death of Hermias, he retired for a time to Mitylene, and in 343-342 was summoned to Macedon by Philip to teach Alexander, who was then a boy of thirteen. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" While these bloody wars were going on principally between Sparta and Athens, the tribes of Macedon, a region lying immediately north of Greece, were rapidly becoming civilized and consolidated. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) The conquests of Macedon and Rome, overthrowing all old-world national barriers, had prepared the way for the greatest and most fruitful triumph of ancient philosophy. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Gazing across the narrow stream, the veterans of Macedon saw the pride of Persia awaiting their onset. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z King of Macedon, defeated and exiled, 23 Anglo-Saxon. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race When pressed in turn by their old foes the Argives were among the first to call in Philip of Macedon, who reinstated them in Cynuria after becoming master of Greece. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" He told his generals that before he left Macedon he had seen in a dream a figure exactly resembling that of the high-priest, which had foretold all his conquests. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) The conquerors of Macedon could never forgive their own conquest by Greek knowledge and versatility, by which old Roman victories in the field had been avenged. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius They even forced the veterans of Macedon to recoil, and the phalanx surged back like a mighty wave that dashes itself against a sounding cliff and returns with renewed strength. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Here he encountered the Romans, who had conquered Philip V of Macedon, and were prepared to resist his further progress. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli Lysander and Philip II. of Macedon, occurred sporadically even before Alexander’s conquests brought Greek life into contact with oriental traditions. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" Greece had once been rich in mines, which had been a source of wealth and prosperity to Siphnos and Atticus, and had laid the foundation of the power of Philip of Macedon. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 Against Antonius he wrote a series of most envenomed speeches which he called Philippics in imitation of those of Demosthenes against Philip of Macedon. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men "I am come to remind the King of Macedon of the ties of hospitality," he said boldly, in a voice more fitted to a demand than a petition. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z He is said to have been poisoned by Philip V of Macedon, 213 B.C. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli He lived from the time of Philip of Macedon till after the death of Alexander. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" Areus appears to have been the first who coined silver money, and he imitated without exception the method employed by the kings of Macedon, Eckhel. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 And you were a girl in Macedon when I was a spearman in the army of Alexander.” The Key to Yesterday Alexander kept the anniversary of his departure from Macedon in the city of Gordium, surrounded by his army, on the wind-swept uplands of Phrygia. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z He accepted the aid of Antigonus Doson, King of Macedon, against the Spartans, and became in time little more than the adviser of the Macedonian king, who had now made the League dependent on himself. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli In the first place, it is plain that the Macedonians, who made the conquest, and founded the kingdom of Macedon, were not the whole Macedonian nation, but only a part of it. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 Alexander of Macedon was a hero, no doubt; but why smash the chairs? Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 She sat as reflective and grave as though she were searching her recollections of Babylon and Macedon for a chance acquaintance, but under the gravity was a repressed sparkle of mischievous delight. The Key to Yesterday Philip II. and Alexander of Macedon were confronted by a confederate host from central Greece and Peloponnese under the leadership of Thebes and Athens, which here made the last stand on behalf of Greek liberty. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" During his residence at Mitylene he received an invitation from Philip of Macedon to superintend the education of his son Alexander, then in his fourteenth year. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli Long before Philip organised his phalanx, the cavalry of Macedon was greatly celebrated, especially that of the highlands, as is shown by the tetradrachms of Alexander the First. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 The town of Pale was vainly besieged by Philip of Macedon in 218 b.c., because it had supported the Aetolian cause. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, invading Asia was met upon the banks of the river Indus by King Porus, in whose army were a number of elephants and also several thousand chariots. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" He was constitutional King of Macedon, Captain-General of Greece, Lord of Egypt, and monarch of Asia. Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 The splendid political and military organizations of Assyria, Babylon, Persia, and Macedon arose and crumbled into dust. The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science One fine day in December a few girl friends and I thought of walking from Woodend to the top of Mount Macedon and back again. Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 It is said when the men of Athens went to hear Demosthenes they were always moved, and felt that they must go and fight Philip of Macedon. To The Work! To The Work! Exhortations to Christians He further effected an alliance with Eurydice, the ambitious wife of King Philip Arrhidaeus of Macedon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" He was the son of Alexander, King of Macedon, called by men the Great and Conqueror of the World. Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 With the assistance of Philip II. of Macedon, which he hoped to obtain, he contemplated the subjugation of the whole island. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" Lilac Walk is a beautiful spot at the top of Mount Macedon, and is so called because wild lilac blooms there in profusion. Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 In the fourth century B.C., however, Philip of Macedon, competing with the Greeks in a power struggle over Thrace, conquered Thrace and made the Thracians a subject people. Area Handbook for Bulgaria However, the occupation of their outlying possessions brought Egypt into perpetual conflict with Macedon and Syria, whose rulers made continued efforts to oust the Ptolemies from the Aegean and from the Syrian coast. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. And of these five the most ambitious and determined was Cassander, the regent of Macedon. Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 Its abrogation coincided with the fall of Macedon and the return of Æmilius Paulus, bringing with him the sack of seventy cities, the prodigious booty of ravaged Greece, the prelude to that of the East. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern The Camel's Hump is the highest peak of Mount Macedon. Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 It is older than Sofia, having been established in the fourth century B.C. by Philip of Macedon; it was first named Philippopolis after him. Area Handbook for Bulgaria Outside of Macedon, the Antigonids held sway over Thessaly and the eastern part of Greece as far south as the Isthmus of Corinth. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. While he was fighting in southern Greece, she gathered an army in northern Greece and attempted to invade Macedon and get possession of its capital city, Pella. Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 Funds were required to equip a fleet against Philip of Macedon, the ally of Hannibal. Roman Women As in the Heroic Age, so in Macedon, the king was supreme judge, military commander-in-chief, and at the head of the religion of the State. Greek Women After the campaign of Chaeronea, Philip II. of Macedon summoned a Greek congress at Corinth and left a garrison on the citadel. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" The Roman campaign of 191 against the Aetolians had caused the latter, who were also attacked by Philip of Macedon, to seek terms. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. To return to Plutarch, he tells the following stories, both good in their way, of Philip of Macedon. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 4 June 1906 Polybius says that after the conquest of Macedon men believed themselves able to enjoy in all security the conquest of the world and the spoils thereof. Roman Women Hence it is with the royal family of Macedon, and with those queens and princesses who make up a large part of its history, that we are now chiefly concerned. Greek Women He had been heard to speak of Alexander of Macedon! Captain Macedoine's Daughter This policy of expansion resulted in prolonged wars in Spain, the annexation of Carthage and Macedon, the establishment of direct control over Greece, and the acquisition of territory in Asia Minor. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Philip of Macedon, when he pronounced the panegyric of the Sacred Band at Ch�ronea, uttered the funeral oration of Greek love in its nobler forms. A Problem in Greek Ethics Being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion What facilitated the corrupt designs of Philip of Macedon and caused the ruin of Athens, but the unbounded confidence in their statesmen and rulers? Essays on the Constitution of the United States He did not divorce Eurydice, but openly adopted the practice of polygamy, which was sanctioned in both Macedon and Egypt. Greek Women For her part, she was a citizen of the world, and honored heroes wherever they were found, in Macedon, in Sweden, or even in France. Coelebs In Search of a Wife Conversely, the war had established friendly relations and coöperation between Rome and the foes of Macedon, the Aetolian and Achaean Confederacies, which rejoiced in the accession of such a powerful friend. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. In a fortunate moment, Philip, the King of Macedon, appointed him preceptor to his son Alexander, an incident of importance in the intellectual history of Europe. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition It reached northwards as far as the Volutza and Khimera mountains, beyond which lay Macedon, where the people called themselves Greeks, but were not quite accepted as such. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History When, after an erratic career of successes and failures, he was made King of Macedon, she no doubt attained the height of her desires. Greek Women Neither Sparta nor Macedon could take its place, and after the lingering degradation of two centuries Hellas succumbs to Rome. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe Upon concluding his alliance with Hannibal, Philip of Macedon hastened to attack the Roman possessions in Illyria. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The resistance of Perses, king of Macedon, could not restore independence to Greece; it ended in the annexation of that country, Epirus and Illyricum. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition His most eloquent discourses are called Philippics, because they were against Philip, king of Macedon, a power that was growing very dangerous to the rest of Greece. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History He was unsuccessful; and after seven years of power as King of Macedon, he was expelled from his kingdom and was compelled to flee for his life to the Peloponnesus. Greek Women In the history of this State, from Philip II to Louis XIV, religious oppression seems to play a part almost like that of individual genius in Macedon or in modern France. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe Having disposed of Macedon the Romans turned their attention to the other Greek states with the intention of rewarding their friends and punishing their enemies. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. He passed thence round toward the north, and came down through the countries north of the Danube into Greece, by way of the Epirus and Macedon. Cyrus the Great Makers of History Their mother, Thessalonica, a daughter of Philip of Macedon, favoured the youngest, and this so enraged the eldest that he killed her with his own hand. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Throughout Alexander's brilliant but short-lived career, Olympias remained in Macedon, exercising a queenly power. Greek Women This is the distinction, this the characteristic of the empires, the imperial races of the past, of the remote, the shadowy empires of Media, of Assyria, of the nearer empires of Persia, Macedon, and Rome. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe Southern Greece, previously dependent upon the province of Macedon, was placed under the government of the Senate as the province of Achaea. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. But, for Demosthenes, the special peril represented by Philip, the peril of subjugation to Macedon, was merely a disastrous accident. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Antipater could never persuade him to take any reward for himself, though others who were friends of Macedon could never be satisfied p. 249with bribes. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History With Antipater, however, who had been left behind by Alexander to govern Macedon in his absence, she was continually falling out. Greek Women To spread the name, and with the name the attributes, the civilizing power of Hellas, throughout the world is the ideal of Macedon. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe The kingdom of Macedon, ruled by the house of the Antigonids, was the smallest of the three in extent, population and resources, but possessed an internal strength and solidarity lacking in the others. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. As the inspiration of his life was larger and higher than the mere courage of resistance, so his merit must be regarded as standing altogether outside and above the struggle with Macedon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" In the meantime Alexander’s embalmed body had been buried at Alexandria, and the two young kings, his son Alexander Ægos and his half-brother Arridæus, had been brought to Macedon. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Even at home, Olympias and her daughter Cleopatra had raised a faction against Antipater and divided his government between them--Olympias seizing upon Epirus, and Cleopatra upon Macedon. Greek Women This princess, Anne, claimed to descend through her mother, daughter of the Emperor Romanus II, from Philip of Macedon. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 For in Macedon, the Antigonids, by preserving the traditional character of the patriarchal monarchy, kept alive the national spirit of the Macedonians and made them loyal to the dynasty. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The kingdom over which he reigned was called Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History So the great empire of Alexander was broken up among four chief powers, Cassander in Macedon, Lysimachus in Thrace, Seleucus in Syria, Ptolemy in Egypt. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Hence, Macedon was essentially a dynastic State, and its history is largely the history of its royal family. Greek Women The ambitious Alexander, extending the plan of Philip of Macedon, who attempted to conquer the Greeks and the surrounding countries, desired to master the whole known world. History of Human Society Philip of Macedon and the Achaean Confederacy adhered to the Romans, and the Aetolians were rendered helpless by an invasion of their own country. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. She was the daughter of the King of Epirus, which was a kingdom somewhat smaller than Macedon, and lying westward of it. Alexander the Great Makers of History They fled towards the city of Megara, on the border of Macedon, but they only reached it late at night, and there was a rough and rapid river between, swelled by rains. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History She returned to Macedon, and notwithstanding the fact that she and her mother Olympias were both of violent tempers, and frequently quarrelled, yet their interests were too closely united to permit any permanent estrangement. Greek Women Their being able to help the Romans with twenty ships in their war with Philip of Macedon, and their founding such cities as Tragurium and Epetium show their importance in antiquity. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia When Macedon proved indisputably stronger than Athens Isocrates urged Philip to accept the leadership of Greece against the barbarian and against barbarism. Five Stages of Greek Religion Both Macedon and Epirus will be found upon the map at the commencement of this volume. Alexander the Great Makers of History Philip of Macedon was at war with Rome all his life, and his son Perseus went on with it. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Hence, the people of Macedon, themselves Greek by race, have a large place in the consideration of any phase of Greek life. Greek Women “His deductions are marvellous,” said Whitney Barnes, solemnly addressing a bronze bust of Philip of Macedon. Officer 666 But the Polis too, as we have seen in the last essay, fell with the rise of Macedon. Five Stages of Greek Religion Every one knew that at his father's death he would become King of Macedon, and he was consequently the object of a great deal of care and attention. Alexander the Great Makers of History He came into the camp in mourning, and Æmilius gave him his hand and received him kindly, but kept him a prisoner, and formed Macedon into a province under Roman government. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History These hostile factions in the royal party of Macedon were to lead to the extinction of all the legitimate heirs to the throne. Greek Women Independent in spirit, he broke off all communication with his friend Democharis, because that person had offered to procure a gratuity for Zeno from the King of Macedon. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." If Alexander and his generals had practised some severely orthodox Macedonian religion, it would have been easy to see that the Gods of Macedon were the real rulers of the world. Five Stages of Greek Religion The wedding was at length celebrated, in one of the cities of Macedon, with great pomp and splendor. Alexander the Great Makers of History Macedon, the country northward of Greece, had one very droll legend. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History In the evil fortunes of the princesses of Macedon the Persian wives of Alexander shared. Greek Women The ancient Hebrew prophets taught equally a kingdom that was to be diametrically the opposite in principle from that which prevailed in the Jewish State or in Babylon, and later in Macedon or Rome. Is civilization a disease? Once, twice, three times—at the third encounter, Plato the sage bites the dust before the hero of Macedon. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 These cities and many others, with the states which were attached to them, formed a large, and flourishing, and very powerful community, extending over all that part of Greece which lay south of Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History Macedon entirely gained the chief power over Greece, and Philip was the chief man in it, though Demosthenes never ceased to try to stir up opposition to him. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Demetrius the Fair had been sent from Macedon to obtain her kingdom with her hand, but, while she was waiting to be of marriageable age, he had beguiled himself by intriguing with her mother. Greek Women There is a river in Macedon and a river in Monmouth: in like manner there are positions in dancing and positions in Prosody. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue Demosthenes haranguing at Athens against Philip, King of Macedon, said that the priestess of Delphi Philipized, and only pronounced oracles conformable to the inclinations, advantage, and interest of that prince. The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. The country which was formerly occupied by Macedon and the other states of Greece is now Turkey in Europe. Alexander the Great Makers of History These two were joined together as Kings of Macedon and Shahs of Persia, and four guardians were appointed for them, who really only used their names as a means of getting power for themselves. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Philip, king of Macedon, got drunk sometimes; witness what a woman, whom he had not done 77 justice to, said to him, viz. Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness The cities of Pamphylia were besieged, many islands were laid waste; Macedon was ravaged with fire and sword. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens Philip of Macedon had these victories stampt upon his coins, and seemed as much gratified with them as with those obtained against the enemies of his state. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Soon after Alexander's return into Macedon, he learned that there were symptoms of revolt among these nations. Alexander the Great Makers of History The Greek cities had always hated the yoke of Macedon, and hoped that Alexander would be lost in the East. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History The name is said to be taken from the fact that early romances upon the deeds of Alexander of Macedon, of great popularity, were written in this metre. A Handbook of the English Language As the reader of ancient history knows, it was within this territory that the Macedon of Philip and Alexander was situated, their capital being not far from the present city of Saloniki. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Neoptolemus, whose daughter Olympias had espoused Philip king of Macedon, attained an equal share in the regal government with Arymbas his elder brother, by the influence of his son-in-law. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) He made satisfactory treaties with them all; took hostages, where necessary, to secure the observance of the treaties, and then recrossed the Danube and set out on his return to Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History They had been restless all this time, and had only been kept down by the threats and the bribes of Antipater, the governor of Macedon. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Gentlemen, one man has the heart of Alexander of Macedon and another the heart of the little dog Fido. The Brothers Karamazov Ashes from the fire at Macedon, 46 miles away, fell in Melbourne. Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia If she sinned in the Peloponnesian War through the spirit of aggression, she sinned in the struggle with Macedon through slackness and cowardice. Progress and History On Alexander's arrival in Macedon, he immediately began to turn his attention to the subject of the invasion of Asia. Alexander the Great Makers of History This man, in the confusion that followed, managed to make himself king of Macedon. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History There is a river in Macedon; and there is also moreover a river at Monmouth; . . . and there is salmons in both. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature One very extraordinary story is told of an attempted negotiation with Macedon, made with a view of bringing that kingdom, if possible, under the Persian dominion, without the necessity of a resort to force. Darius the Great Makers of History The rulers of Macedon and Assyria, Rome and Carthage, of Britain and France labored for similar reasons to reach this same goal. The American Empire More than half the whole army was from Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History The Kelts defeated them entirely, cut off Ptolemy Keraunus’ head, and carried it about upon a pole, and overran all Thrace and Macedon. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Thence to the famous orators repair, Those ancient, whose resistless eloquence Wielded at will that fierce democratie, Shook the arsenal, and fulmin'd over Greece, To Macedon, and Artaxerxes' throne. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature The seven Persians went to Macedon, which, as will be seen from the map, was west of Thrace, and to the northward of the other Grecian countries. Darius the Great Makers of History The ancient Athenians, during their contest with Philip of Macedon, considered the question of the supplies from the Bosphorus etc. as one of life and death. Principles Of Political Economy Alexander, as king of Macedon, possessed extensive estates and revenues, which were his own personal property, and were independent of the revenues of the state. Alexander the Great Makers of History He made a treaty with Antiochus, who had succeeded his father Seleucus in Syria, and thenceforth the family founded by Antigonus the One-eyed held Macedon. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Lysimachus continued to reign in Macedon for some time after Pyrrhus had gone, until, finally, he was himself overthrown, under circumstances of a very remarkable character. Pyrrhus Makers of History Amyntas, the king of Macedon, gave them a very honorable reception. Darius the Great Makers of History But another great character now arises to our view—Philip of Macedon, who succeeded in overturning the liberties of Greece. Ancient States and Empires The festivities in honor of Jupiter and the Muses were continued in Macedon nine days, a number corresponding with that of the dancing goddesses. Alexander the Great Makers of History The king of Macedon, Antigonus III., now held it; but Aratus devised a scheme to take it. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History He found that he knew the officers personally, having served with them before in the wars in which he had been engaged in Macedon in former years. Pyrrhus Makers of History The prosperity of no empire, nor the grandeur of no king, can so agreeably affect in the reading, as the ruin of the state of Macedon and the distress of its unhappy prince. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 Philip of Macedon seized this opportunity, when so many States were engaged in war, to prosecute his schemes. Ancient States and Empires He sent a large part of them to his mother Olympias, whom he had left in Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History Alexander made his father’s counsellor, Antipater, governor of Macedon in his absence, and took leave of his mother and his home in the spring of 334. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Lysandra was, in a short time, followed in her flight by many of the nobles and chieftains of Macedon, who had espoused her cause. Pyrrhus Makers of History There is one of Philip of Macedon, and two of Alexander; think of that, Queen Esther; and some exquisite gold pieces of Tarentum and Syracuse. A Red Wallflower Pyrrhus, who was compared with Alexander of Macedon, aspired to found an Hellenic empire in the West, as Alexander did in the East, and responded to the call of the Tarentines. Ancient States and Empires They were for proclaiming their independence and declaring war against Macedon on the spot. Alexander the Great Makers of History It was a great pity that these two free states in Laconia and Achaia were only wasting their strength against each other, instead of joining against Macedon. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History But Eurydice, his mother, was the daughter of Antipater, the general to whom Macedon had been assigned on the original division of the empire after Alexander's death. Pyrrhus Makers of History Through midnight gloom from Macedon, The cry of myriads as of one; The voiceful silence of despair Is eloquent in awful prayer: The soul's exceeding bitter cry, "Come o'er and help us, or we die." A Retrospect The Thebans and Locrians carried on this war successfully, joined by Philip of Macedon, who thus paved the way for the sovereignty of Greece. Ancient States and Empires Macedon was in the northern part of Greece. Alexander the Great Makers of History Wars were going on at this time between Philip of Macedon, on the one side, and the Ætolians on the other. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Moreover, Ptolemy Ceraunus had lived for a long time in Macedon, at the court of Lysimachus, having fled there from Egypt on account of the quarrels in which he was involved in his father's family. Pyrrhus Makers of History Lead me to your queen," commanded Alexander, "and bid her surrender, for I am Alexander, the Great, of Macedon, and conqueror of the world. Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends It was well known that Philip of Macedon bought what responses he wished at Delphi. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages At one time some embassadors from the Persian court arrived in Macedon when Philip was away. Alexander the Great Makers of History The provinces of the Danube have now yielded to Thrace and to Macedon the furnishing of the capital with corn. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 A protracted period of dissension and misrule ensued, during which the Gauls made dreadful havoc in all the northern portions of Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History He made preparations to return to Macedon, but his army was wearied with long marching and begged of him to let them rest. Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends In that year his famous speeches against Antony—Philippics, as he called them after the title of Demosthenes's orations against Philip of Macedon—were delivered. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Philip commended him very highly: he told him that he deserved a larger kingdom than Macedon to govern. Alexander the Great Makers of History On his return to Macedon, he found the Illyrians and Triballi up in arms, whereupon he forced his way through Thrace, and was everywhere victorious. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History He was well known in Macedon, his former campaigns in that country having brought him very extensively before the people and the army there. Pyrrhus Makers of History On Mitchell’s return he had a glorious view from the summit of Mount Macedon, and what he saw induced him, on his return to Sydney, to give to the country the name “Australia Felix”. History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 "Divine in speech, in judgment, too, divine, Had valor's wreath, Demosthenes, been thine, Fair Greece had still her freedom's ensign borne, And held the scourge of Macedon in scorn." Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History When he was only sixteen years of age, his father, Philip, made him regent of Macedon while he was absent on a great military campaign among the other states of Greece. Alexander the Great Makers of History In its best days, and while Carthage and Macedon were still formidable, the Senate had from time to time, prudently though grudgingly, extended the privilege of citizenship to some of the subject Italian states. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History This truth is strikingly illustrated in the events which occurred in Macedon during the absence of Pyrrhus in Italy and Sicily, in connection with the family of Lysimachus, and his successor in power there. Pyrrhus Makers of History Thus Alexander having subdued so many nations, was at last obliged to yield to the instances of his soldiers, and to think of returning back to Macedon. A Week of Instruction and Amusement, or, Mrs. Harley's birthday present to her daughter : interspersed with short stories, outlines of sacred and prophane history, geography &c. Demosthenes was between twenty-five and thirty when Philip of Macedon began his astonishing career of conquest. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Olympias and Alexander returned to Macedon, and great preparations were made for a very splendid wedding. Alexander the Great Makers of History That night Alexander of Macedon, who was in the Persian army, rode up to the Greek outposts and gave warning of the coming attack. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Return to the history of Macedon.Stories of Lysimachus's strength and courage.Put in a dungeon with a lion. Pyrrhus Makers of History When Flaminius defeated Philip of Macedon it required two days to gather up the spoils. A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture Philip the Great, Philip of Macedon,—where did he come from? Peggy Between Macedon and the southern states of Greece was a range of lofty and almost impassable mountains. Alexander the Great Makers of History Salamis, thus won, continued to belong to Athens till those late days when Philip of Macedon conquered Greece. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality He resolved, accordingly, to abandon his interests in Macedon and march into Greece. Pyrrhus Makers of History I met them during the reign of Darius your father, in Macedon and Thrace—or, rather, sought to meet them; for, though I marched through the country, the enemy always avoided me. Xerxes Makers of History "Where did Philip of Macedon come from, Miss Montfort?" Peggy In proceeding to the southward, Alexander had first to pass through Thessaly, which was a very powerful state immediately south of Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History Philip of Macedon, the craftiest and ablest leader of his time, was seeking to make Greece his prey, and using gold, artifice, and violence alike to enable him to succeed in this design. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality He gathered all the troops that he could command, both from Macedon and Epirus. Pyrrhus Makers of History The Persians had, long before, conquered Thrace and a part of Macedon; and thus the northern shores of the Ægean Sea, and many of the islands, were already in Xerxes's hands. Xerxes Makers of History Gold coin was by no means plenty in Greece until Philip of Macedon had put the mines of Thrace into full operation, about B.C. The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy The Balkan, or Mount Hæmus, as it was then called, formed the great northern frontier of Macedon and Thrace. Alexander the Great Makers of History Having to choose, he naturally selected the nation which he regarded as the heir of successive empires, a race more valiant than the warriors, whether of Macedon or of Rome. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography He is commonly designated, therefore, in history, as the King of Thrace; though in the subsequent part of his life he obtained possession also, by conquest, of the kingdom of Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History North of the promontory of Mount Athos the reader will find upon the map the River Strymon, flowing south, not far from the boundary between Macedon and Thrace, into the Ægean Sea. Xerxes Makers of History Demosthenes, in the third Philippic, reproaches his countrymen with enduring insult and outrage from a vile barbarian out of Macedon, whence formerly not even a respectable slave could be obtained. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 11 Antipater and Parmenio represented to Alexander that if he were to go to Asia at that time, he would put to extreme hazard all the interests of Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History Alexander of Macedon conquers Babylon, 4; his soldiers destroy the dams of the Euphrates, 5. Chaldea From the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria He determined, therefore, on every account, to make a foray into Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History The country between Thessaly and Macedon was mountainous, but it was not impassable, and Xerxes would very probably come by that way. Xerxes Makers of History The course of events in other parts of Greece and in the barbarian kingdom of Macedon seemed all to be converging to one inevitable result,—the extinction of Hellenic freedom. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 11 Alexander left an army of ten or twelve thousand men with Antipater for the protection of Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History The Persian monarchy had followed in the wake of the empires that had gone before it and fallen before Alexander, the youthful hero of Macedon. Chaldea From the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria Seleucus now determined to cross the Hellespont himself, and, advancing into Thrace and Macedon, to annex those kingdoms to his own domains. Pyrrhus Makers of History He had previously determined to march his army round the other way, as the King of Macedon had suggested, but he said that he should like to see this defile. Xerxes Makers of History Pliny informs us that the Romans learned this, with many other improvements, during the war with Perseus, King of Macedon. Breakfast Dainties There was a great ceremony in honor of Jupiter and the nine Muses, which had long been celebrated in Macedon as a sort of annual national festival. Alexander the Great Makers of History It was not till riches and artistic skill came into the city on the conquest of Philip of Macedon, and Antiochus of Syria, that there arose in Rome large handsome stone houses. Conversion of a High Priest into a Christian Worker He had held Macedon by conquest immediately before the reign of Lysimachus, and now, since Lysimachus had been deposed, his rights, as he alleged, revived. Pyrrhus Makers of History With them you have traversed Thrace, Macedon, and Thessaly. Xerxes Makers of History The little property his father left had come to him; the King of Macedon sent him presents; and he taught various pupils from wealthy families—finances were easy. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 She was a woman of a proud, imperious, and ungovernable character, and she made Antipater, whom Alexander had left in command in Macedon, infinite trouble. Alexander the Great Makers of History He was born at Pel´la, a city of Macedon, three hundred and fifty-six years before Christ. The Story of the Greeks For the situation of this city in reference to Macedon and the intervening countries, see map. Pyrrhus Makers of History Had they ever heard of a river in Monmouth and another in Macedon? Pickwickian Studies William's saying was strikingly like that one ascribed to Philip of Macedon. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I He had been now two years advancing from Macedon into the heart of Asia, always in quest of Darius as his great opponent and enemy. Alexander the Great Makers of History At this time, Greece and Macedon were under the rule of Antigonus Go-na´tas, son of Demetrius; for this man had conquered for himself the second kingdom which his father had lost. The Story of the Greeks Ptolemy Ceraunus forthwith organized a body of adherents and proceeded to Macedon, where he assumed the diadem, and caused himself to be proclaimed king. Pyrrhus Makers of History Hannibal was alive, and his late ally, Philip of Macedon, now in sinister coalition with Antiochus of Syria, might be capable of invading exhausted Italy. The Religious Experience of the Roman People From the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus Philippi was named after Philip, King of Macedon, in the 4th century B.C. The Books of the New Testament They sent commissioners into all the states of the Peloponnesus to organize a league, offensive and defensive, against Macedon. Alexander the Great Makers of History Philip, King of Macedon, as we have seen, had one great fault. The Story of the Greeks Pyrrhus is victorious, and becomes master of Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History The long and deadly struggle with Hannibal ended in 201 B.C., and no sooner was peace concluded than the Senate determined on war with Macedon. The Religious Experience of the Roman People From the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus Philip of Macedon had every free man's child taught Art! Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida Selected from the Works of Ouida Alexander of Macedon vanquished and conquered Egypt, Judæa, Chaldee, Africa, and Assyria unto the marches of Bragmans more by the counsel of old men than by the strength of the young men. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume III (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland I As soon as the Romans had completed the conquest of Macedon under its last ruler, Perseus, they prepared to annex Greece also. The Story of the Greeks The reader will perhaps recollect that when Pyrrhus withdrew from Macedon, before he embarked on his celebrated expedition into Italy, the enemy before he was compelled to retire was Lysimachus. Pyrrhus Makers of History There was a time when the most ardent friend to Alexander of Macedon would have embraced the partisan for his enthusiasm, who should have compared him with Alexander of Pherae. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection To such literary echoes, the reply of Philip of Macedon to one who prided himself on imitating the notes of the nightingale may be applied: "I prefer the nightingale herself!" Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 After a geographical prologue the story of Nectanabus, "Neptanabus," is opened, and his determination to revenge himself on Philip of Macedon explained by the fact of that king having headed the combination against Egypt. The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II) Their first move was to accuse the Achæans of sending aid to Macedon. The Story of the Greeks He retreated toward the coast, where he contrived to hold possession, for a time, of a few maritime towns; but his power as King of Macedon was gone. Pyrrhus Makers of History That is what Alexander of Macedon wept because he could not accomplish. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection "No, dear Betty; only a King of Macedon, who lived a long Time ago." Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary Philip of Macedon, after hearing the report of Demosthenes' famous oration, said: "Had I been there he would have persuaded me to take up arms against myself." Pushing to the Front After a long life of continual warfare, and after conquering and losing Macedon, he fell into the hands of his rival and enemy, Seleucus, who kept him in prison as long as he lived. The Story of the Greeks At any rate, Ceraunus quarreled openly with his father, and went to Macedon to join his sister there. Pyrrhus Makers of History The serpent again hissed seven significant times, and in place of the solid Sophia the third Alexander of Macedon was substituted in phantom guise. Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer All are translations, or reconstructions of material derived from widely divergent sources, such as the stories of Alexander of Macedon, of the Trojan War, and various Oriental tales. A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections Tut," said he, wrenching himself violently away from the benign influence, "it was not to sympathize with Hector, but to conquer with Achilles, that Alexander of Macedon kept Homer under his pillow. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 They were tired of fighting and danger, and were longing to go back to Macedon. The Story of the Greeks Antigonus was the son of Demetrius, who had reigned in Macedon at a former period, before Lysimachus had invaded and conquered the kingdom. Pyrrhus Makers of History "Quell' el gran Greco"—there is the great Grecian, says he, and leaves you to choose between the Stagyrite, Philip of Macedon, and Theseus. Little Novels of Italy Here Mausolus, a king of Caria, has left us ‘mausoleum’, Academus ‘academy’, Epicurus ‘epicure’, Philip of Macedon a ‘philippic’, being such a discourse as Demosthenes once launched against the enemy of Greece, and Cicero ‘cicerone’. English Past and Present Apellés fell in love with her while he was employed in painting the king of Macedon, and Alexander, out of regard to the artist, gave her to him for a wife. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 But in spite of all Alexander's successes, he was not nearly so happy as he used to be when only king of Macedon. The Story of the Greeks Accordingly, when every thing had thus been settled, Antipater set out on his return to Macedon, with Philip and Eurydice, and also Roxana and the infant Alexander, in his train. Pyrrhus Makers of History After staying at Atarneus some three years he was invited by Philip, now king of Macedon, to undertake the instruction of his son Alexander, the future conqueror, who was then thirteen years old. A Short History of Greek Philosophy St. Paul waited in Asia for his return, and then went with him into Macedon and Achaia. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March He assumed to himself the title of Jupiter, and in a letter to Philip, king of Macedon, began thus: “Menecratês Jupiter to King Philip, greeting.” Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Philip knew that a child could not govern: so he escaped from Thebes, where he was not very closely watched, and made his way to Macedon. The Story of the Greeks They determined, therefore, to press forward in their flight till they had passed through Macedon, and reached the country beyond. Pyrrhus Makers of History Demetrius fled to Philip of Macedon, where we shall shortly afterward see him prompting this king to make war against Rome. A Smaller History of Rome It will be no fault of mine if circumstances compel me to divorce Josephine; for I will not, like Alexander of Macedon, conquer exclusively for the benefit of my generals. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Alexander of Macedon said, "Nothing is nobler than work." Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Then Alexander told them of a vision he had had before leaving Macedon. The Story of the Greeks Pyrrhus encountered Pantauchus as he entered Macedon, and gave him battle. Pyrrhus Makers of History Its names are derived from Smyrna, myrrh, in allusion to the odour of the plant; and from Macedonicum, or the parsley of Macedon, Alexander's country. Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure Even the great Alexander of Macedon could not force that gorge, and suffered one of his worst defeats there. The Lion of Petra Alexander was accustomed to say; "Philip of Macedon gave me life, but it was Aristotle who taught me how to make the most of life." Making the Most of Life The people were very glad indeed to accept his services; and when they found that the child was only half-witted, they formally offered the crown of Macedon to Philip. The Story of the Greeks That is very true," said Cineas; "and so you will then be able to put down effectually all your old enemies in Thessaly, Macedon, and Greece, and make yourself master of all those countries. Pyrrhus Makers of History In the fourth century before Christ, Alexander of Macedon overran the Persian empire. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life If the empires of Macedon and Rome carried the line of victory far to the orient, they were avenged by the successive inroads of the Huns, the Saracens, the Mongols and the Turks. The Age of the Reformation Nothing do you ever find quoted but a few notorious passages about Philip of Macedon, and the too-famous oath, by the manes of those that died at Marathon. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg He had distrusted Philip from the very first, and had kept warning the Athenians that the King of Macedon was very ambitious, and would soon try to become master of all Greece. The Story of the Greeks At one time, after some brilliant campaign in Macedon, some persons in his army compared his progress to the flight of an eagle. Pyrrhus Makers of History This is the age of tyrants, as the lesser Cæsars or Philip of Macedon. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 3, March, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy When Bucephalus had got tired of running, he was easily reined in, and Alexander returned to the king, who praised him very highly, and told him that he deserved a larger kingdom than Macedon. Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match And, like a river of Macedon and of Monmouth, the two catalogues agree in that one fact—viz. that they are such. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg When the war was ended, Philip quietly went back to Macedon. The Story of the Greeks He was at this time in Greece, advancing, however, slowly to the northward, toward Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History Demosthenes, through the whole course of his political conduct, left none of the actions of the kin of Macedon undisparaged. Stories of Achievement, Volume III (of 6) Orators and Reformers My son," said the king, "Macedon is too small a place for you. Fifty Famous Stories Retold The coins of the kings of Macedon are the most ancient of any yet discovered having portraits; and Alexander I., who commenced his reign about B.C. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3) Demetrius, having failed to take Rhodes, now passed over into Greece, hoping to overthrow Cassander; but the other kings, growing afraid of him, agreed to help the ruler of Macedon. The Story of the Greeks The country north of Macedon, on the western coast, the one in which they determined to seek refuge, was Illyria. Pyrrhus Makers of History Court-jesters are heard of as early as the reign of Philip of Macedon, but they seem to have been at first little more than parasites of inferior rank and education. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour Paulus Aemilius answered him whom the miserable king of Macedon, his prisoner, sent to entreat him that he would not lead him in his triumph, 'Let him make that request to himself.' Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country Even as it is, everybody who entertains his friends at dinner is much the same as everybody else, be he in Monmouth or Macedon. Round About the Carpathians About this time a new trouble befell Macedon and Greece. The Story of the Greeks Cassander would, perhaps, have made war upon Glaucias to compel him to comply with this requisition, but he was then fully occupied with the enemies that threatened him in Greece and Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History Their reputation became so great, that Philip of Macedon gave them a talent to write out their jokes, and send them to him. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour Or tell me, do you want to run about asking one another, is there any news? what greater news could you have than that a man of Macedon is making himself master of Hellas? On the Sublime This confederacy made an alliance with the king of Macedon and conferred on him the command of all the Greek troops and navies. History Of Ancient Civilization I laboured to maintain the independence of Athens against the encroaching ambition of Macedon, as you had maintained it against that of Persia. Dialogues of the Dead Demetrius entered Epirus, and found the whole country open and defenseless before him, for the military force of the country was all with Pyrrhus, and had passed into Macedon by another way. Pyrrhus Makers of History With an army of less than 35,000 men, but highly trained by Philip of Macedon, his father, Alexander, in only twelve years conquered ten of the most wealthy and populous countries of the world. The Navy as a Fighting Machine Even as there is an M alike in Macedon and Monmouth, so Thomas Carew and I have a common grievance—that our names are constantly mispronounced. Adventures in Criticism His father said to him, "Macedon is too small to contain you." History Of Ancient Civilization Philip of Macedon was born near Vodena, and there, in accordance with his wishes, he was buried. The New Frontiers of Freedom from the Alps to the Ægean It must not, however, by any means be supposed that the relations which were established through the influence of Olympias, between the courts of Epirus and of Macedon, were always of a friendly character. Pyrrhus Makers of History If it be Alexander of Macedon, the Orontes must suggest the Euphrates, and the Euphrates the Indus. The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service Above all, I should insist that whoever said it should bear in mind, whenever he said it, that "manifestation" is at least as different from "expression" as Monmouth is from Macedon. Art After the treasure of the king of Macedon was deposited in the public chest, taxes were finally abolished. History Of Ancient Civilization Those of Macedon, Greece and Thrace, Asia minor, Syria and Egypt, are still the third. Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John The officer whom Alexander had left in chief command at Macedon, while absent on his Asiatic expedition, was Antipater. Pyrrhus Makers of History Thence to the famous orators repair, Those ancient, whose resistless eloquence Wielded at will that fierce democraty, Shook the arsenal, and fulmined over Greece, To Macedon, and Artaxerxes' throne. Familiar Quotations When Philip of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, found himself confronted with great difficulties in the siege of Byzantium, he Pg 93set his men to undermine the walls. Amusements in Mathematics Hannibal endeavored to take Naples and to have Rome attacked by the king of Macedon; he succeeded only in gaining some towns which Rome besieged and destroyed. History Of Ancient Civilization After seven months, Lysimachus beating Pyrrhus, took Macedon from him, and held it five years and a half, uniting the kingdoms of Macedon and Thrace. Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John It ought here to be stated that Olympias did not at first accept the invitation to return to Macedon which Polysperchon sent to her. Pyrrhus Makers of History Macedon was divided into four provinces, and became entirely subject to Rome. Young Folks' History of Rome A Greek general and statesman of the fourth century before Christ who advised the Athenians to make peace with Philip of Macedon. Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson The most powerful of these took up war against Rome; but they were defeated—Philip, the king of Macedon, in 197, his son Perseus in 168, Antiochus, the king of Syria, in 190. History Of Ancient Civilization My old master would fain pass for Philip of Macedon, when he is little better than Sir Pandarus of Troy. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 But after a time, when he had settled his own affairs, he placed himself at the head of an army and went to Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History He stayed in the south, however, trying to gain the alliance of the king of Macedon, and stirring up Syracuse to revolt. Young Folks' History of Rome Macedon and Greece were subdued after the conquest of Carthage; for the particulars of their geography, the student is referred to the introduction prefixed to the last edition of the Grecian History. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. In 197 the consul Flamininus, after conquering the king of Macedon, betook himself to the Isthmus of Corinth and before the Greeks assembled to celebrate the games, proclaimed that "all the Greek peoples were free." History Of Ancient Civilization Melisse, in reading the "History of Alexander," has become madly in love with this hero, and will have no other husband than "him of Macedon." Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 Cassander, who had made himself King of Macedon in the manner already described, died about the time that Pyrrhus established himself on his throne in Epirus. Pyrrhus Makers of History There is a river in Monmouth, and a river in Macedon; there are Mysteries in almost all religions. The Homeric Hymns A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological There is a river in Macedon; there is also, moreover, a river in Monmouth: 'tis as like as my fingers to my fingers, and there is salmons in both! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 Often they possess riches, for they are paid for supporting one party or the other: Æschines is retained by the king of Macedon; Demosthenes accepts fees from the king of Persia. History Of Ancient Civilization Philip of Macedon ascended the throne at the age of twenty-two, and soon distinguished himself in his wars with the neighboring states. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. They marched to meet each other, Pyrrhus from Epirus, and Demetrius from Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History Philip," observed Finigan, addressing the elder Hogan,—"Philip, the Macedonian—monarch of Macedon, I say, is not that performance a beautiful specimen of the saltatory art? The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two Philip of Macedon was made by the Thebans after Epaminondas his death, General of their Armies; and after the victory, he took from them liberty. Machiavelli, Volume I Macedon.—Sparta and Athens, exhausted by a century of wars, had abandoned the contest against the king of Persia. History Of Ancient Civilization Every Greek province in the Sultan's dominions to-day is such because of Alexander of Macedon. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 25, April 29, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls He went to Corcyra, married Lanassa, and then, leaving a garrison to protect the island from any attempt which Pyrrhus might make to recover it, he went back to Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History They have made France free in the manner in which those sincere friends to the rights of mankind, the Romans, freed Greece, Macedon, and other nations. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) Philip of Macedon was the first who put any check upon their proud spirit. The Empire of Russia Philip of Macedon.—These kings ruling in the interior, remote from the sea, had had but little part in the wars of the Greeks. History Of Ancient Civilization As the Athenian orators thundered against Macedon so the statesmen of China formed leagues and counterplots for and against the rising power of the northwest. The Awakening of China It was on the return of Demetrius to Macedon, after the close of his successful campaign in Greece, that the war between him and Pyrrhus broke out. Pyrrhus Makers of History Thence to the famous orators repair, Those ancient, whose resistless eloquence Wielded at will that fierce democracy, Shook the Arsenal, and fulmined over Greece, To Macedon, and Artaxerxes' throne. Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations The prosperity of no empire, nor the grandeur of no king, can so agreeably affect in the reading, as the ruin of the state of Macedon, and the distress of its unhappy prince. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) Philip ascended the throne of Macedon, a man young, active, bold, and ambitious. History Of Ancient Civilization PHILIPPI, a city of Macedonia, on the confines of Thrace; built by Philip of Macedon, and famous for the battle fought on its plains between Augustus and the republican party. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements Of course, during the whole period of the great conqueror's history, the people of Epirus, as well as those of Macedon, felt a special interest in his career. Pyrrhus Makers of History After a long time Sitalces, a famous leader of the 66 Goths, remembering this treacherous attempt, gathered a hundred and fifty thousand men and made war upon the Athenians, fighting against Perdiccas, King of Macedon. The Origin and Deeds of the Goths Gold coin was by no means plenty in Greece, until Philip of Macedon put the mines of Thrace into full operation, about B.C. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 6, March, 1885 The Ptolemy of the time was a boy; and Philip of Macedon ind Antiochus of Syria had hatched a plan to carve up his juicy realm for their own most delectable feasting. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 It derived its name from Philip of Macedon, who enlarged it, and augmented the number of inhabitants. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements They considered him as a descendant of their own royal line, as well as of that of Macedon, and so, very naturally, appropriated to themselves some portion of the glory which he acquired. Pyrrhus Makers of History So Macedon's Imperial Hero threw His wings abroad, and conquer'd as he flew. Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry (1707) From Poems On Several Occasions (1707) Abaii says all this immense population was massacred by Alexander of Macedon. Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala He died the year before Aegospotami, at the court of Archelaus of Macedon. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 But on the northern frontiers a race of hardy mountaineers, the Macedonians, had consolidated their power, and, under Philip of Macedon, became masters of all Greece. The Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known The way was at once opened again for her return to Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History While Eumenes was yet a lad, Philip, King of Macedon, happened to come to the city of Kardia, where he amused his leisure time by witnessing the gymnastic exercises of the young men. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Once upon a time the people of Egypt appeared before Alexander of Macedon to complain of Israel. Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala The former were Macedon and Syria, or Macedon with Syria in the background; what better could you ask that a good square se-to with these? The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 I am Alexander of Macedon, and I have come hither at the greatest risk to myself to do you a service, for fear you should be taken by surprise. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II By the new arrangement, Antipater was to retain his command in Macedon and Greece, and to have the custody of the kings. Pyrrhus Makers of History And they say that Alexander of Macedon for the same reason ordered his generals to have the beards of the Macedonians shaved, because they were a convenient handle for the enemy to grasp. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Alexander of Macedon proposed ten queries to the elders of the south:—"Which are more remote from each other, the heavens from the earth or the east from the west?" Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala The man of Macedon cleft the gates of the cities and subverted rival monarchs by bribery. The Works of Horace Again complimenting Christ on his acumen, Satan rehearses the great deeds performed by Philip of Macedon and by Julius Caesar, who began their glorious careers earlier in life than he. The Book of the Epic She remained there, because she did not choose to put herself under Antipater's power by residing in Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History I learned that the words 'Philip of Macedon' were the literal translation of the Chinese title of the groups. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life ‘What, no crown won, These two whole years, By man of fortitude beyond his peers, In Thrace or Macedon?’ The Unknown Eros "Yes; I am like Alexander of Macedon; I make war like an artist, and have as much self-love; and I believe I have committed a fault." The Forty-Five Guardsmen The Rhodians hitherto had been generally in alliance with the Romans; but differences arose between them during the war between the latter and Perseus, king of Macedon. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson Although Antipater, on his return to Macedon, came back loaded with honors, and in the full and triumphant possession of power, his situation was still not without its difficulties. Pyrrhus Makers of History What nation has the example of the desolation of Attica by Mardonius and Xerxes, or the extinction of the Persian Empire by Alexander of Macedon restrained from outrage? Principles of Freedom In this valley a fine stream ran northward, being undoubtedly the Barnard, or first river crossed by us on our way to Mount Macedon. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2 He puts in his book a map of the supposed skirmish ground; but it bears to the actual scene of the fight only the well-known likeness borne by Monmouth to Macedon. The Rough Riders Of all the cities of Euboea, Chalcis was the most famous: its inhabitants applied themselves, at a very early period, to navigation, and sent numerous colonies to Thrace, Macedon, Italy, &c. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson The circumstances which gave occasion for this extraordinary ereption were as follows: Epirus and Macedon.Their political connections. Pyrrhus Makers of History Like Romans in Greece or Macedon, the French innovators had destroyed the bonds of union, under colour of providing for the independence of each of their cities. 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