Alexander’s ascent to the throne of Macedonia

No abstractBased on a selective description of Alexander’s enviromental and cultu­ral circumstances, the author explains the extraordinary personality of the king of Macedonia. He, then, examines the reasons that disrupted the rela­tionship between Philip and Alexander, affected the atmosphere of the royal family and created a sense of insecurity for Alexander, who, subsequently, had to retreat from Macedonian affairs. Philip’s unexpected death elevated Alexander to the throne of Macedo­nia, allowing him to continue and carry through his father’s plans. The author, after a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding Philip’s death, excludes any possibility of Alexander’s complicity in his father’s assassination.