Alexander's father, Philip II influenced the events in the military and political areas that eventually helped Alexander in his conquests. When Philip took power in 359 B.C., Macedonia was in turmoil and he immediately set out to put the people under his control. Philip developed the Macedonian army and formed alliances with the Balkan peoples.

Philip established many political reforms that made his state a great power. He increased the size of the Royal Companions/heairoi, which gave more p

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