Eumenes rushed to Babylon in the autumn of 323, carrying tidings of Leonnatus’ treacherous decision to wed Alexander the Great’s sister Cleopatra, an act that threatened the stability of the entire Macedonian empire. Continue reading Game of Successors, Part 6: Storm of Spears
The revolt of Athens added another crack to the rapidly fracturing Macedonian Empire, but Antipater, the co-regent of Europe, would have to handle them himself. Continue reading Game of Successors, Part 5: Rushed Alliances and Greek Rebels
As the summer neared its end, the empire faced two rebellions and multiple internal threats. The cracks were beginning to show in mighty Macedon, and they were only about to get worse. Continue reading Game of Successors, Part 4: New Rebels and New Rulers
In the oppressive heat of the Babylonian summer, the Bodyguards and Companions again assembled in the palace for the council. Tension and ambition hung in the air as members of the factions formed during the previous meeting filed into the room. Continue reading Game of Successors, Part 3: The Partition of Babylon
Arranged before Meleager, a mass of troops—many his troops and comrades—prepared to coronate the very individual he had proposed as the new king. In that moment he must have reflected on how easily he could rise to power if he threw in with his soldiers. Continue reading Game of Successors, Part 2: Storming the Palace
Even though those present sought to preserve the empire, they also sought to acquire as much power as possible for themselves. The council was called to order, and the intrigues began. Continue reading Game of Successors, Part 1: Clash of Councilors
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