Expansion of Macedonia under Philip II
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Under the reign of Philip II, the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, initially at the periphery of classical Greek affairs, came to dominate Ancient Greece in the span of less than 25 years, largely thanks to the character and policies of its king. In addition to utilising effective diplomacy and marriage alliances to achieve his political aims, Philip II was responsible for reforming the ancient Macedonian army into an effective fighting force. The Macedonian phalanx became the hallmark of the Macedonian army during his reign and the subsequent Hellenistic period. His army and engineers also made extensive use of siege engines. Chief among Philip's Thracian enemies was the ruler Kersebleptes, who may have coordinated a temporary alliance with Athens. In a series of campaigns stretching from 356 to 340 BC, Philip II managed to ultimately subjugate Kersebleptes as a tributary vassal, conquering much of Thrace in the process. Philip II also fought against the Illyrian king Bardylis, who threatened Macedonia proper, and against Grabos II and Pleuratus in Illyria. In his newly conquered territories, he founded new cities such as Philippi, Philippopolis, Herakleia Sintike, and Herakleia Lynkestis.
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| event | armed conflict | 237 | Battle of Aphrodisium | battle, Seleucid Empire, Kingdom of Pergamon, Galatians | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 274 | Elephant Battle | Seleucid Empire, battle, Galatians | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 314 | Campaigns of Ptolemy I Soter in Asia Minor | military campaign | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 335 | Macedonian expedition to Asia Minor (336–334 BC) | Macedonia, Achaemenid Empire, military expedition | Wikidata |
| event | war | 191 | Roman–Seleucid War | war, Pergamon, Rhodes, Seleucid Empire, Achaean League, Macedonia, Ancient Rome, Cappadocia, Aetolian League, Athamanians | Wikidata |
| event | war | 279 | Carian War | Seleucid Empire, Ptolemaic Kingdom, war | Wikidata |
| event | war | 281 | Sixth War of the Diadochi | war | Wikidata |
| event | war | 358 | Expansion of Macedonia under Philip II | series of wars | Wikidata |
| event | war | 398 | Spartan–Persian War | war, Sparta, Achaemenid Empire | Wikidata |
| event | war | 363 | Roman–Sasanian wars | Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Sasanian Empire, series of wars | Wikidata |