Phillip of Macedon

King of Eastern Mediterranean Kingdom of Macedon who waged several wars against Rome.
 * Eastern much more divided up into a complex and variegated landscape
 * Romans were interested in exercising authority and getting access to natural resources
 * don't want permanent military position

First War

 * right after Cannae Phillip allies with Hannibal ; Romans declare war
 * Romans ally with Pergamum and fight to a draw;
 * Phillip encouraged to stay out of Italy

Second War
He died soon after his son, Demetrius, was put to death for treason after attempting to subvert the state from within and give it to Rome in exchange for taking power over his older brother, Perseus.
 * Phillip's war-mongering stirs fears in Pergamum, enough to incite Senate to declare war
 * Phillip is beaten:
 * gives up his fleet
 * abandons Greecian garrisons
 * has to pay large fine

Third War

 * Pergamum again incites the Senate to wage war against Perseus (Phillip's son)
 * war is won; harsh peace treaty enforced

Aftermath
 * end of Macedonian monarchy (after a bit, became province of Macedonia)
 * Romans begin to move into weathy Greek cities (esp. Corinth, booming slave market)