The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC
“An exceptionally well-written account of the Successor Wars entered around Perdiccas, Ptolomy, and Antipater.” — Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

At around 4:00pm 11 June 323 BC in Babylon, Alexander the Great breathed his last. He left one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab.

Surrounding the king’s deathbed were his highest subordinates: young, experienced and charismatic commanders – some of the greatest military minds of antiquity – each with their own insatiable ambitions for power, glory and legacy. Only recently these men had fought side-by-side on the battlefield, kept in line by Alexander’s overarching aura. But now, with Alexander dead and leaving no clear successor, many of 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. This first book covers the initial years of the conflict and several major campaigns that immediately seized the kingdom.
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The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC
“An exceptionally well-written account of the Successor Wars entered around Perdiccas, Ptolomy, and Antipater.” — Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

At around 4:00pm 11 June 323 BC in Babylon, Alexander the Great breathed his last. He left one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab.

Surrounding the king’s deathbed were his highest subordinates: young, experienced and charismatic commanders – some of the greatest military minds of antiquity – each with their own insatiable ambitions for power, glory and legacy. Only recently these men had fought side-by-side on the battlefield, kept in line by Alexander’s overarching aura. But now, with Alexander dead and leaving no clear successor, many of 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. This first book covers the initial years of the conflict and several major campaigns that immediately seized the kingdom.
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The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC

The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC

by Tristan Hughes
The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC

The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC

by Tristan Hughes

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“An exceptionally well-written account of the Successor Wars entered around Perdiccas, Ptolomy, and Antipater.” — Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

At around 4:00pm 11 June 323 BC in Babylon, Alexander the Great breathed his last. He left one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab.

Surrounding the king’s deathbed were his highest subordinates: young, experienced and charismatic commanders – some of the greatest military minds of antiquity – each with their own insatiable ambitions for power, glory and legacy. Only recently these men had fought side-by-side on the battlefield, kept in line by Alexander’s overarching aura. But now, with Alexander dead and leaving no clear successor, many of 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. This first book covers the initial years of the conflict and several major campaigns that immediately seized the kingdom.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781526775115
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 03/11/2022
Pages: 400
Sales rank: 185,281
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tristan Hughes was born in Chichester and studied Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Having graduated in summer 2018, he currently works as a producer and presenter at History Hit and is the host of 'The Ancients' history podcast. Away from history his hobbies include Latin dancing, curling and skiing.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi

Foreword vii

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 The End of an Era 1

Chapter 2 The Lamian War: Part One 31

Chapter 3 The Thracian Test 67

Chapter 4 The Bactrian Revolt 82

Chapter 5 The Spartan Adventurer 97

Chapter 6 The Lamian War: Part 2 122

Chapter 7 The Rise of Perdiccas 153

Chapter 8 Consolidation 178

Chapter 9 The Macedonian Amazon 185

Chapter 10 Antigonus' Flight 196

Chapter 11 The Aetolian War 200

Chapter 12 The Greatest Heist in History 214

Chapter 13 The Fight for Asia Minor 233

Chapter 14 Polyperchon's Finest Hour 268

Chapter 15 Perdiccas vs Ptolemy: The Invasion of Egypt 283

Chapter 16 The Aftermath 310

Epilogue 319

Who's Who 321

Notes 336

Bibliography 369

Index 375

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