Definition of the glossary term Macedon
Macedon was a kingdom of ancient history, located in northern part of Greece. Beginning in the 4th century B.C., the kingdom of Macedon rose to great power first under the leadership of Philip II, who expanded the empire's borders. Then, under the leadership of Philip's son, Alexander the Great, who was renowned for his military and strategic brilliance, the Macedonian army was able to conquer most of the known world. They ultimately lost power to the rising Romans in the mid second century B.C. The period of Macedonian power is widely known as the Hellenistic period of ancient and classical history.
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