--- title: Map of the Macedonian Kingdom at Philip II's Death c.336 BCE: Legacy and the Road to Imperial Expansion author: Simeon Netchev source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19668/map-of-the-macedonian-kingdom-at-philip-iis-death/ format: machine-readable-alternate license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) updated: 2026-04-29 --- # Map of the Macedonian Kingdom at Philip II's Death c.336 BCE: Legacy and the Road to Imperial Expansion _Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_ ## Image File [![Map of the Macedonian Kingdom at Philip II's Death c.336 BCE: Legacy and the Road to Imperial Expansion](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19668.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19668.png) ## Image Caption At the time of [Philip II](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Philip_II/)’s [death](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Death/) (reign 359–336 BCE), the Kingdom of [Macedon](https://www.worldhistory.org/macedon/) had emerged as the dominant power in the [Hellenic world](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hellenic_World/). Through sustained military reform, most notably the development of the Macedonian phalanx, and a combination of diplomacy, coercion, and alliance-building, Philip transformed a previously peripheral kingdom into a hegemonic force. His decisive victory at the [Battle of Chaeronea](https://www.worldhistory.org/Battle_of_Chaeronea/) (338 BCE) secured Macedonian supremacy over the southern [Hellenic](https://www.worldhistory.org/greece/) [poleis](https://www.worldhistory.org/Polis/), formalized through the League of [Corinth](https://www.worldhistory.org/corinth/), which positioned Macedon at the center of a coordinated campaign against the [Achaemenid](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Achaemenid/) [Persian Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Persian_Empire/). This consolidation created the structural foundations for expansion beyond the [Aegean](https://www.worldhistory.org/aegean/). The Macedonian army, disciplined and tactically innovative, combined with a network of political alliances and subordinated states, provided both the means and legitimacy for further campaigns. Upon Philip’s assassination, power passed to his son, [Alexander](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Alexander/) III (“the Great,” reign 336–323 BCE), who inherited not only a unified kingdom but also a strategic vision of outward [conquest](https://www.worldhistory.org/warfare/) and prelude to the rapid formation of one of the largest empires of the ancient world. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Netchev, S. (2026, April 29). Map of the Macedonian Kingdom at Philip II's Death c.336 BCE: Legacy and the Road to Imperial Expansion. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Macedonian Kingdom at Philip II's Death c.336 BCE: Legacy and the Road to Imperial Expansion." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 29, 2026. . ### MLA Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Macedonian Kingdom at Philip II's Death c.336 BCE: Legacy and the Road to Imperial Expansion." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 Apr 2026, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/ "User Page: Simeon Netchev"), published on 29 April 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0deed.en). This licence only allows others to download this content and share it with others as long as the author is credited, but they can't change the content in any way or use it commercially. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.