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The Worst Friendship Breakup of All Time (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)

The Worst Friendship Breakup of All Time (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)

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We are back with the Wars of the Diadochi and finally Ptolemy gets his proper introduction. Join me today to see what goes on after the Lamian War, see who takes what sides, and who does or does not die.


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CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.


Sources: The Library by Diodorus of Sicily translated by Robin Waterfield, Alexander's Heirs: the age of the successors by Edward Anson.


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