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Tragic End of Philip II  Alexander took his place before a public assembly and spoke with ‘modesty’ stating clearly that “We lost our beloved king Philip who ascended the Macedonian throne in the most difficult times; the country was virtually at the brink of collapse, its neighbors ready to put an end to its existence. The Macedonian state was further weakened by internal turmoil, Paeonia was independent of Macedonian control, and additional claimants to the throne now supported by foreign powers were a serious threat to Philip's reign. My first action is to punish my father’s murderers after overseeing his funeral. I hereby declare granting ‘Macedonians relief from all burdens’ including the taxes. I hereby assure all the people of our kingdom to rule ‘on principles no less effective’ than those used by Philip II keep the army occupied with ‘constant training… and tactical exercises’ and ‘enforce discipline in the ranks as well. Further, I assure you with ‘favorable expectations’ for what is to come” ... Read Quest of Olympias ....Sivkishen, Author