Emperor Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. His army had conquered all the city states of Ancient Greece, except for Sparta. Sparta on the other hand was on the southernmost tip of the land Philip sought to control, a strict military culture known for its brutal martial prowess. In 346 B.C, Philip sent a message to the Spartans: "You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army on your land, I will destroy your farms, slay your people and raze your city." The Spartans responded with one word: "If." Philip never attempted to conquer Sparta.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:46:27 +0000
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