Its second version was bolstered by the addition of Sicyon, which joined under the leadership of Aratus.
Its second version was bolstered by the addition of Sicyon, which joined under the leadership of Aratus. It stayed largely in that form until the threats of Cleomenes III forced it into a three-year war. Its end came in 146 BC, when it waged a suicidal war against the Romans, who crushed it at Corinth. The first was formed for mutual protection against pirates and remained aloof from politics until the invasion of Philip II of Macedon. Initially consisting of cities on the Gulf of Corinth, FTP, name this ancient confederation of Greek city-states.
Its second version was bolstered by the addition of Sicyon, which joined under the leadership of Aratus.
{Achaean} League