Ian Worthington · 2014
The book traces the rise and fall of the Macedonian empire by examining Philip II and Alexander the Great, detailing their cultural upbringing, military campaigns, and strategic challenges.
Readers interested in ancient military history, specifically the strategic maneuvers and tactical challenges faced by Alexander the Great during campaigns like the siege of Halicarnassus and the Balkans.
Skip if you are not looking for detailed historical examinations of Macedonian warfare, military commands, and societal structures.
Summarized from what was said in 3 conversations; the quotes are below.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“I like the way that historian Ian Worthington in By the Spear sort of sets up the Halicarnassus challenge here, and he writes about it by saying, quote,…”
Why: Provides a vivid and well-researched picture of the historical challenges Alexander faced at Halicarnassus.
Dan Carlin, Host on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryShow 74 - Mania for Subjugation IV
“ian worthington in by the spear says that alexander ordered him to do this which may be the case no matter what happens though alexander's three-headed hydra problem just…”
Why: It clarifies specific strategic commands during the Balkan campaign.
Dan Carlin, Host on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore History 72 Mania for Subjugation II
“and in his book, By the Spear, Philip II, Alexander the Great and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire, historian Ian Worthington sort of draws this distinction.”
Why: It provides a clear distinction between the rugged upbringing of Macedonians and the lifestyle of Athenians.
Dan Carlin, Host on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryDan Carlin's Hardcore History 71 - Mania for Subjugation
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“I like the way historian Ian Worthington in his book By the Spear does it, and Worthington also reminds us of how…”
Dan Carlin, Host on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryShow 73 - Mania for Subjugation III
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