s large but weak kingdom by unifying them under the single influence of the monarchy. Roebuck (1966:317) says, "Philip II provided the leadership that welded the country into a national state, the first that had developed in the Aegean area".
             Philip achieved this sense of unity by centralising his political administration and establishing large cities, not unlike the Greek polis. The main difference between the two was the Macedonian cities were more dependent on royal control (Starr 1971:150). The establishment of these cities, mainly in Thrace, not only stabilised his control in the region but also enabled the potential of the agricultural and commercial benefits to be exploited.
             According to Tritle (1997:181), "Philip's greatest achievements no doubt lie in the realm of foreign policy. He remains one of the great figures i
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