1 janv. 338 av. J.-C. - Philip II of Macedon forms the
'League of Corinth'
Description:
- this was a uniting of most of the major cities in mainland Greece
- innovative combination of military alliance and permanent governmental council - he was elected as hegemon/ leader
- was part of his aim towards a widespread Macedonian Empire
First Act of the League:
- to wage a holy war on the Persian Empire
- ostensibly a revenge for the destruction of the Athenian Acropolis in 480-479
- before he could assume command, he was assassinated
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 338 av. J.-C.
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 2365 ans