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pirro said:
As a PhD who actually is studying the Diadochs I find this thread appalling... :p

P.S. Eumenes of Cardia was another contender for the throne despite the Propaganda Diodorus, Nepos and Plutarch spread because of what Hyeronimus of Cardia (possibly an actual friend of Eumenes that switched sides after the debacle at Gabiene), just as Schäffer, Anson et al. have claimed for some time now. Add to this more forgotten figures like Perdiccas, who actually knew how to control the assembly at Babylon and could have come off as the victor had he defeated Ptolemy, who is, possibly, the most overrated of the lot.
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i've seen some books come out recently on this period. are there any accessible histories (of any provenance) which you might recommend?
 
Yakman said:
i've seen some books come out recently on this period. are there any accessible histories (of any provenance) which you might recommend?
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Dividing the Spoils by Waterfield is a good book. Not the best and he derails a lot, but its a good one.

The Legacy of Alexander by Bosworth isn't a bad introduction, either.

Anson's on Eumenes and Hornblower's on Hyeronimus are interesting and kinda accessible too.
 
pirro said:
As a PhD who actually is studying the Diadochs I find this thread appalling... :p

P.S. Eumenes of Cardia was another contender for the throne despite the Propaganda Diodorus, Nepos and Plutarch spread because of what Hyeronimus of Cardia (possibly an actual friend of Eumenes that switched sides after the debacle at Gabiene), just as Schäffer, Anson et al. have claimed for some time now. Add to this more forgotten figures like Perdiccas, who actually knew how to control the assembly at Babylon and could have come off as the victor had he defeated Ptolemy, who is, possibly, the most overrated of the lot.
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I'd love to hear an informed opinion on the subject. So please bring it to us. :)
 
pirro said:
Dividing the Spoils by Waterfield is a good book. Not the best and he derails a lot, but its a good one.
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I also recommend this but I don't know any other English language book to compare it to.
 
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