The Wars of the Diadochi

Alexander the Great left the world's largest recent conquest without an adult heir. For four decades, his generals, family members and soldiers fought to decide whether the empire could survive—and who would control its future.

The Wars of the Diadochi follows the violent struggle that transformed Alexander's conquests into the Hellenistic kingdoms. It traces the careers of Perdiccas, Antipater, Cassander, Antigonus Monophthalmus, Demetrius Poliorcetes, Seleucus, Ptolemy and Lysimachus while examining the experience of armies, cities and communities caught between rival dynasties.

This substantial illustrated history combines an engaging chronological narrative with evidence from ancient texts, inscriptions, coins and archaeology. Readers will find detailed coverage of the succession crisis, shifting alliances, major campaigns, decisive battles, royal power, military institutions, trade, belief and the long legacy of the Hellenistic world.

Written for general adult readers and accessible to capable readers aged thirteen and older, the book includes twelve carefully selected historical illustrations, a chronology, glossary, bibliography and illustration credits. It is suited to readers of ancient Greek and Macedonian history, admirers of Alexander the Great, students and anyone interested in the political and military aftermath of empire.