Empire Philip inherited what is now seen as one of the largest and most powerful empires in history. 8. 1556 Negatives of Philip II’s Inheritance 9. read more
Philip II (382-336 B.C.) was a king of Macedon, a conqueror, and a leader of the Corinthian League. He suppressed his feudal barons, forged a professional army infused with a national spirit, and developed novel military tactics. Philip II was born in Macedon to King Amyntas II of the royal house of Argeadae and his Illyrian wife, Eurydice. read more