
- 384 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This ancient military history examines how the Macedonian empire descended into a maelstrom of violent rivalry after the death of Alexander.
When Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC, he left behind one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab. Surrounding the king's deathbed were his highest subordinates: some of the greatest military minds of antiquity, each with their own insatiable ambitions for power.
Since Alexander died leaving no clear successor, these former brothers-in-arms quickly became fierce foes as they vied for dominance. What followed was an extraordinary time for military campaigns. Powerful warlords and warrior queens attempted to assert their authority throughout the length and breadth of Alexander the Great's former empire; from Afghanistan to Athens, from Africa to Asia, powerful armies decided matters by the spear. In this volume, historian Tristan Hughes looks at the initial years of the conflict and several major campaigns that immediately seized the kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 The End of an Era
- Chapter 2 The Lamian War: Part One
- Chapter 3 The Thracian Test
- Chapter 4 The Bactrian Revolt
- Chapter 5 The Spartan Adventurer
- Chapter 6 The Lamian War: Part 2
- Chapter 7 The Rise of Perdiccas
- Chapter 8 Consolidation
- Chapter 9 The Macedonian Amazon
- Chapter 10 Antigonus’ Flight
- Chapter 11 The Aetolian War
- Chapter 12 The Greatest Heist in History
- Chapter 13 The Fight for Asia Minor
- Chapter 14 Polyperchon’s Finest Hour
- Chapter 15 Perdiccas vs Ptolemy: The Invasion of Egypt
- Chapter 16 The Aftermath
- Epilogue
- Who’s Who
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index