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Hardcore History Addendum, Episode 9: Glimpses of Olympias
, subject: Podcast episode about Olympias, Philip II, and Alexander's early life., 2020
Alexander’s achievements depended on the formidable father, army and kingdom that Philip II built first.
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About this work
The Addendum episode approaches Alexander's origins through his mother, Olympias, setting her ambitions and relationships inside the family politics, warfare, and uncertainty surrounding Philip II's death.
Why explore it
Best if You want historical context for Alexander and want to see how much his achievements depended on Philip II’s army and kingdom.
Key themes
- What Philip II had in place
- Dividing credit with a predecessor
Evidence and original sources
Sources: official Founders episodes — #226, #232
This record is supported by 4 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle — David calls the episode fantastic and recommends it for historical context on Alexander.
- Alexander the Great — David uses Carlin's account of Philip II to explain that Alexander's achievements depended on the formidable father, army, and kingdom that preceded him.