Wars of Alexanders Successors 323 - 281 BC
Wars of Alexanders Successors 323 - 281 BC When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his vast empire, he supposedly replied "to the strongest". Most of these Diadochi…
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Wars of Alexanders Successors 323 - 281 BC
When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his vast empire, he supposedly replied "to the strongest". Most of these Diadochi (Successors) were consummate professionals who had learnt the art of war under Alexander or even his father, Philip. There ensued a long series of struggles between his generals and governors for control of these territories.
Colourful characters, epic battles, treachery and subterfuge make this a period with great appeal to anyone interested in ancient history and ancient warfare in particular. Few died a peaceful death and the last survivors of this tough breed were still leading their armies against each other well into their seventies. The wars shaped the map from the Balkans to India for the next couple of centuries.This first volume introduces the key personalities - characters such as Antigonos "Monopthalmus" (the One-eyed)