Amphipolis

The first section includes the Bisaltae, a nation of warriors living on the other side of the Nessus and around the Strymon and contains many special kinds of fruit and minerals and the city of Amphipolis, which is so conveniently situated, commanding as it does all approaches from the east.

The History of Rome, Vol. VI 1905

The next year his army again struck to the east, capturing the Thracian town of Crenides near Amphipolis.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

The city had been on friendly terms with Macedonia, but when Philip took Amphipolis the citizens had seen the writing on the wall and allied themselves with Athens for protection.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Overall command of military affairs in Babylonia was assigned to another Macedonian, Apollodorus from Amphipolis, along with two thousand soldiers and money to hire more.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

The tribesmen left their mountain hideouts and began moving down the Strymon valley above Amphipolis with their hearts set on plunder and revenge.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

First he takes Amphipolis, then Pydna, not to mention Potidaea.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

The city had been on friendly terms with Macedonia, but when Philip took Amphipolis the citizens had seen the writing on the wall and allied themselves with Athens for protection.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

With the revenues from the mines above Amphipolis and Philippi, the young Macedonian king was able to enlarge his army and equip it with the finest weapons and horses.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Overall command of military affairs in Babylonia was assigned to another Macedonian, Apollodorus from Amphipolis, along with two thousand soldiers and money to hire more.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Alexander and his troops left Amphipolis and marched east into Thrace along the Aegean coast.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011