League of Corinth

A federation of Greek states established by Philip II of Macedon in 337 BCE, formally united under Macedonian leadership and committed to war against Persia.

Common Peace: A treaty framework among Greek states intended to end interstate warfare and protect their autonomy. The League’s settlement established a Common Peace binding its member states.
Philip II of Macedon: King of Macedon from 359 to 336 BCE who transformed the kingdom into the dominant Greek power. Philip founded the League after securing supremacy over the Greek states.
Alexander's invasion of the Persian Empire: The Macedonian-led military campaign begun in 334 BCE to conquer the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Alexander continued the League’s declared war against Persia after succeeding Philip.
Destruction of Thebes: Alexander the Great’s destruction of the Greek city of Thebes in 335 BCE. The League’s enforcement mechanisms were invoked to punish Thebes for rebellion.
Synedrion: A council or representative assembly in ancient Greece. This council represented the member states and handled the League’s collective decisions.
Battle of Chaeronea: A battle in 338 BCE in which Philip II defeated the allied forces of Athens and Thebes. The defeat cleared the way for Philip to impose a common settlement on Greece.
Battle of the Granicus: The first major battle of Alexander the Great’s invasion of the Persian Empire, fought in 334 BCE. It opened the campaign that the League had authorized against Persia.
Greek city-state: An independent political community centered on a city and its surrounding territory in ancient Greece. The League constrained the autonomy traditionally claimed by these communities.
Hegemon: A leading state or ruler exercising authority over an alliance or political grouping. Philip held the League’s hegemon position and directed its common policy.
Peace of Philocrates: A treaty concluded in 346 BCE between Athens and Philip II of Macedon. Its collapse preceded renewed conflict and Philip’s decisive intervention in Greece.

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