The Roman-Macedonian Wars were a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the kingdom of Macedonia during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE. These wars were primarily fought to expand Roman influence in the Mediterranean and to counter the power of Macedonian kings, particularly Philip V and Perseus. The wars ultimately led to the downfall of Macedonian dominance in the region. The first war began in 214 BCE, while the last one concluded in 168 BCE with the decisive Battle of Pydna. Following their victory, the Romans divided Macedonia into four client republics, marking the end of its status as a major power and solidifying Roman control over the Balkans.