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Now that the unrest in Greece had been brought under control, Alexander shifted his field of operations into Thrace.1 Many of the tribes in this region had risen but, terrified by his appearance, felt constrained to make their submission. Then he swung west to Paeonia and Illyria and the territories that bordered on them. Many of the local tribesmen had revolted, but these he overpowered, and established his control over all the natives in the area.

1 This campaign is described in detail by Arrian 1.1-6.

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