From: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org (alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest) To: ammf-digest@smoe.org Subject: alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V14 #11300 Reply-To: ammf@fruvous.com Sender: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest Tuesday, May 9 2023 Volume 14 : Number 11300 Today's Subjects: ----------------- CONGRATS! You Can Get $90 Costco Rewards ["Costco Opinion Requested" Subject: CONGRATS! You Can Get $90 Costco Rewards CONGRATS! You Can Get $90 Costco Rewards http://ocusilrevive.live/ckWvUQQ6ro9Pxa8t5ml5xf5uMsLVF1NkX4z1odmAK2q1W4AA6Q http://ocusilrevive.live/phZqV8IdUqLSOsQ8qIQFoKLjPpJY33RX7Xha6lRc54hQKyp5SA The first government of ancient Macedonia was established by the Argead dynasty of Macedonian kings during the Archaic period (8thb5th centuries BC). The early history of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia is obscure because of shortcomings in the historical record; little is known of governmental institutions before the reign of Philip II during the late Classical period (480b336 BC). These bureaucratic organizations evolved in complexity under his successor Alexander the Great and the subsequent Antipatrid and Antigonid dynasties of Hellenistic Greece (336b146 BC). Following the Roman victory in the Third Macedonian War over Perseus of Macedon in 168 BC, the Macedonian monarchy was abolished and replaced by four client state republics. After a momentary revival of the monarchy in 150b148 BC, the Fourth Macedonian War resulted in another Roman victory and the establishment of the Roman province of Macedonia. It is unclear if there was a formally established constitution dictating the laws, organization, and divisions of power in ancient Macedonia's government, although some tangential evidence suggests this. The king (basileus) served as the head of state and was assisted by his noble companions and royal pages. Kings served as the chief judges of the kingdom, although little is known about Macedonia's judiciary. The kings were also expected to serve as high priests of the nation, using their wealth to sponsor various religious cults. The Macedonian kings had command over certain natural resources such as gold from mining and timber from logging. The right to mint gold, silver, and bronze coins was shared by the central and local governments. The Macedonian kings served as the commanders-in-chief of Macedonia's armed forces, while it was common for them to personally lead troops into battle. Surviving textual evidence suggests that the ancient Macedonian army exercised its authority in matters such as the royal succession when there was no clear heir apparent to rule the kingdom. The army upheld so ------------------------------ End of alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V14 #11300 ***********************************************