The Macedonian Empire began under the leadership of King Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BCE. Philip transformed Macedonia from a relatively weak kingdom into a powerful state by reorganizing its army and creating new alliances. He conquered much of Greece, unifying it under Macedonian rule. However, it was his son, Alexander the Great, who would lead Macedonia to unprecedented heights.Alexander became king in 336 BCE and quickly demonstrated his ambition and military genius. In a decade