How the Diadochi Wars Ended - Successors of Alexander End His Empire

[@KingsandGenerals]

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[@zhcultivator]

Please make a video on the Kingdom of Commagene and a video about the Kongo Kingdom.*

[@kostas3031]

Demetrios fled Makedonia to Greek territories? Wasn't Makedonia part of the Greek world?

[@KingsandGenerals]

@@kostas3031 you know what we mean

[@kostas3031]

@@KingsandGenerals Just disregard my comment, I hadn't seen the whole video when I wrote it. I've seen your previous videos about Alexander the Great and the subsequent leaders of the Hellenic Kingdom of Mcedonia also so I do know your stance, which is based on the sources. My apologizes!

[@apollosdomain]

The entire series was pretty good. Loved how you guy's covered everything, there were many twists and turns, ups and downs and the complicated webs of ever changing alliances and betrayals, all of which were the common themes of the Hellenistic period.

[@chase0300]

That's because this is their third time covering this period. I hope they are satisfied this time.

[@barryboushehri1707]

Excellent last video of the Diadochi wars. Eagerly waiting for the long version.

[@sidp5381]

This is fantastic. You guys are the kings as usual. I can’t wait for you guys to do Justinian’s restoration.

[@franciscovelasco5422]

It’s done!

[@sidp5381]

@@franciscovelasco5422 they’re going to redo the whole thing

[@justinian-1st]

I cant wait for it to be restored too

[@mohammadvahidi5483]

As an Iranain who have been following your content for most of my life, I really wish you would do an in-depth series on Parthians & Sassanids. And not just their famous wars with Romans, a long detailed exploration of their kings & generals, political system, power structure, reasons for their decay and eventual fall.

[@fungisrock8955]

I agree

[@FireDragon16180]

Yes 👍

[@MathiasNielsen-b5y]

Hope this comes soon

[@003Sarka]

There is covered well around the 102 episode of the Empire Podcast but would love a video on that from K&G

[@mohammadvahidi5483]

@@003Sarka cool, thanks

[@davidhughes8357]

Absolutely the most complete and interesting series on this subject anywhere. A must for those of us who have studied ancient military history for years. Looking forward to more series like this on other major conflicts! Thank you!!!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@SeleucusNicator]

A fantastic end to the 'Funeral Games' that fascinated me in my youth and continues to amaze me today. It was thanks to Rome: Total War that I learned about the Diadochi, and the accomplishments of Seleucus I Nicator and his descendants. Congratulations and gratitude for creating and finishing this series! I hope you'll create videos focusing on the Epigonoi, descendants of the Diadochoi who also had exceptional reigns but aren't as well-known like Antigonus III Doson, Ptolemy III Euregetes and Antiochus VII Sidetes.

[@iexist3919]

I loved this series, hope to see more Hellenistic videos. It’s a very under appreciated period of history!

[@geordiejones5618]

Remember this all starts with a tertiary heir to a backwater kingdom living in Thebes as a political prisoner. In 20 years Phillip had combined soft and hard power play to dominate the Balkans, and 20 years after that the Diadochi had laid claim to the entirety of Alexander's empire. One of the all time great geopolitical explosions, alongside 3rd century BCE Qin, 2nd century BCE Rome, 7th century Caliphates and of course the 13th century Mongols.

[@MathiasNielsen-b5y]

Those periods are deeply interesting. I would add Iran in the 6th BC with Cyrus, the Turks in the 11th with Seljuk, USA in 20th

[@geordiejones5618]

@@MathiasNielsen-b5y great mentions. Though I would argue the 15th century Turks only because of how incredibly they bounce back from Timur defeating Bayezid. It should have set them back a century but by the end of that century they were the maybe the strongest they ever would be before being grinded down over time by the Europeans. As such I'd put the Spanish and Portuguese as the most recent definite explosions that we see the full effects of, with the demographics of Central and South America. America is fairly unique because we really don't know where it ends, it is the modern great empire of history and it could end in as little as 50 years and as much as 500, maybe further if historians determine that America's hegemony was perfectly timed. With Rome you could argue two other explosions in the 1st century BCE and the 4th century CE. Imagine looking back and the 20th century Americans were but a tease of what was to come. Sometimes I consider the US and Britain one continuous Anglo Empire because of how interconnected 19th century Britain and 20th century America feel, and hell you could argue that the French belong in that dynamic, both for their role in North America's colonization and for being on the winning side of two world wars. But with the Anglosphere I see quite a few parallels to the Greco-Roman cultural dynamic.

[@MathiasNielsen-b5y]

@@geordiejones5618 interesting point. The beauty of understaind history is that you know that the present is not eternal. Things change. America and Britain have tight cultural connection but as you already pointed out, it’s a very common dynamic. Empires aren’t born from scratch, they are built up on millenia of past knowledge in administration, culture and geopolitics. People’s identity change in the course of few generations, even less in case of cultural proximity between the new and old culture, but knowledge is eternal, if maintained. Yes I might agree that Spain and Portugal are the last European empires who eventually died, but the most recent in my opinion would be Japan in 19th and 20th.They occupied most of East Asia like no one ever attempted, even though most gains were futile. For America yes you might be right in saying that we don’t know if it has reached its peak, they could still “conquer” a lot of land in case of war. So me saying the 20th century was America’s rise and meaning that 1990s were its peak could be totally wrong

[@abraxas2563]

In the end I feel that Alexander’s Succession statement was accurate. If he had named an heir. The wars and machinations would still have arisen. Each faction was still greedy for power. So rather than naming an heir Alexander stated the obvious

[@KingsandGenerals]

It is more about setting up a good structure than naming an heir.

[@sidp5381]

We don’t know for sure he said that, and also, even though he had a living son that son was illegitimate and his unborn son was only born after his death. Alexandra is unique, and the fact that he left this world before he could face a true challenge.

[@abraxas2563]

@@KingsandGenerals Agreed, his untimely death meant nothing like that could be set up.

[@TonttuTorvinen]

Macedonian courts were a nest of vipers. Murder was really common. It would have taken many years to change the structure and he never had a chance as he died so young

[@arkitsingh97]

I honestly don’t like the fact that we know very little about the Lysimachean kingdom of Thrace and Asia Minor,would have definitely liked to know more.Overall I think the guy who gets the title of the best immediate diadochus would probably be Seleucus but in the long run I think it would be Ptolemy.Demetrios had the potential of being the best but he was always caught with some crazy stuff. Although Pyrrhos would not be called a diadochus per se ,but he could have been the ideal successor to the legacy of Alexander .

[@MichaelSmith-ij2ut]

As a diadochi myself, this series was fantastic

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@demontimeonly5622]

Seleucus was really the denarys of that time carried the whole Hellenic game of thrones but got killed off shitty

[@Zach-mr5vc]

They had to nerf my boy

[@Napoleon1815-l8c]

So I guess Antiochus I was Daario?

[@panayiotisheers9620]

Feels more like a Tywin

[@alexandrosproko9589]

Yeah... He was also a faithful husband to Stratonike

[@delarkaBCN]

ptolomey thunderbolt was such a chaos goblin

[@queldron]

Imagine a TV series on this subject! 😍

[@acdragonrider]

Always wanted one but especially on the time of the wars with Rome. Antiochus III megas , Philip v of Macedon, Ptolemy

[@Mc-attac]

Greek, Hellenistic and Byzantine history is pure Hollywood material

[@NeiyMaritz]

50 Saisons with 20 episodes each and all are black and Trans

[@ShahanshahShahin]

I want a series on this from the time of Alexander's death to the end of the battles of Diadochi 280 BCE.

[@queldron]

@@ShahanshahShahin Oh YESH!

[@RexBasiliscus]

Demetrius was captured by Seleucus and maintained under 'house arrest' in Syrian Chersonesos (believed to be in the vicinity of Antioch), not the Thracian one. From Plutarch, Life of Demetrius, 52: 'So, then, Demetrius, after an imprisonment of three years​ in the Syrian Chersonese, through inactivity and surfeit of food and wine, fell sick and died, in the fifty-fifth year of his life.' I mean, it would have been an incredibly stupid mistake from Seleucus to hand over one of the most dangerous leaders to one of his rivals in Lysimachus. I really don't know how this has been allowed through quality control by your team.

[@deron2203]

Yeah I was a little confused why he would go to exile in a kingdom that the ruler wanted him dead lol

[@PubliusCornelius-s5s]

Greek history and civilization is so fascinating.

[@KHK001]

Another great series comes to an end, thanks KnG as always, and can't wait for the next one!

[@darrylerren8185]

Since Seleucus didn't recieve any territories at the time of Alexander's death, does that mean that he re-conquered his whole empire from scratch?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Pretty much!

[@rccrforeverfrrdfortuneshav9823]

@@KingsandGeneralswell except for Egypt.. Ptolemy would never want to be subordinate to anyone seeing how fierce he fought against the Antigonids..

[@michaellopresti6795]

@@rccrforeverfrrdfortuneshav9823 cough cough rome cough cough

[@georgepatton93]

**sigh** boots up Rome 2 Total War, here we go again

[@theflame5919]

The game u want for this, is Imperator Rome, by Paradox. It's Hellenistic focus, is 2nd to none thus far, that very age.

[@TheoHyman-Bockman]

Hahaha yeaaah

[@fungisrock8955]

I was about to do the same😂

[@jeremiahardales6597]

"Ah shit, here we go again. Worst game in the world, DEIMod TWR2 country. I ain't played Total War in 5 months, but the CA won't give a shit."

[@titus7692]

@@jeremiahardales6597 total war is literally the greatest strategy game there is

[@lafeelabriel]

A very interesting tale indeed this whole series. As a history nerd I hereby take my hat off to you guys for all your hard work in getting this done.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@lafeelabriel]

@@KingsandGenerals My pleasure, truly^^

[@Euro.Patriot]

​@@lafeelabrielGive me your hat.

[@lafeelabriel]

@@Euro.Patriot With pleasure.

[@SinningsValor]

Another King's and Generals video...LETS GET IT

[@hfhd7889]

Pls make videos about the epigonis (sons of the successors) as well!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Some of it will be covered in the long video

[@hfhd7889]

@@KingsandGenerals great video and great series! Should continue until the Romans take over since you’ve already covered it

[@AbhyudayaSinh]

Very informative and deep dive into diadochi wars

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@Rolilasx]

Great series, thanks for covering it again!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching! Long video with additional content on the way!

[@DrKarmo]

Great series y'all! Do you guys have any plans on documenting the Syrian wars between the ptolemies and seleucids or maybe remaking the pyrrhic war? Keep up the good work

[@robbabcock_]

What a great series!

[@ShahanshahShahin]

I am awaiting a series on the Ēranshāhr (Sasanian Empire), covering the period from Sasan, the grandfather of Ardashir I, to the last known Sasanian prince, Khosrau-recorded as Juluo (俱羅) in Chinese sources-who led a somewhat successful campaign into the eastern territories of Umayyad Persia but ultimately failed to reclaim it.

[@paulA-xs1qt]

Love this channel!

[@nmbileg]

damn, demetrios really did try everything in his disposal to keep his fathers mission alive against all odds, although he failed at the end but still commend his tenacity.

[@noname-ut5vr]

Amazing as always 🔥🔥 you should cover up what has been happening lately in the middle east between Lebanon and Isreal

[@chrispecora6223]

Thanks for showing Hafiz some love 💨🌹

[@andrewshissler7396]

I just found these. It's excellent. I have only one suggestion. I try to follow along with a modern map on a different screen. It is difficult when you choose the color blue for certain kingdoms, as they look like bodies of water and it makes it hard to follow along on a modern map. Excellent channel! I look forward to new videos. Thank you for the content.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks! We are doing our best to differentiate between the states, but there are only so many primary colours, at some point you have to use blue. Having a texture on the sea/ocean should help.

[@Mr.KaganbYaltrk]

This series was fantastic i want more series like this

[@KingsandGenerals]

More on the way!

[@Mr.KaganbYaltrk]

@@KingsandGenerals 👍

[@arashsohrabi1708]

Following you for from the beginning i enjoy your development and success. Interviewing Hafez into this conflicts was my greatest joy 🙏🏻😍. Wish your expert team the best.👌🏻

[@eafstudios6436]

Awesome! Looking forward to the long-form version of this series as well as when the Persian Wars series finally concludes. I've made a playlist of all your Ancient Greece videos, from the Trojan War all the way up until the Roman conquest of Greece. Will watch a full marathon of those once the remaining series are complete

[@sidp5381]

I mean, they already did their ancient Greece being conquered by Rome. I don’t think they need to redo it. It’s perfect.

[@eafstudios6436]

@@sidp5381 I know and agree, I was just saying that the Roman conquest of Greece video would be at the end of the playlist I'm making.

[@giannastavros4653]

It is very sad that , WE , the Greeks were killing each other for more than 250 years! After the Greek king Alexander died , we started killing each other for 50 years AND when the romans came at 280 b.c. we continiue fighting each other for 200 years and at the same time , we were fighting the Romans! Very sad and stupid by us! To say all the truth , the Greeks were killing each other for 250 years AND at the same time we were fighting , the INDIANS , the PARTHIANS , the ROMANS and the YIGIN (nomad tribes from china and mogolia). So sad that we were so stupid! So sad!

[@FireDragon16180]

All you had to do was to follow Alexander to immortality ... but no, the army could not keep up with him in India and then the future expedition to Arabia, Africa ...

[@ΡωμαϊκόνΠύρ]

It was all worth it in the end. Rome brought peace and stability and order to the infighting Greeks.

[@giannastavros4653]

@@FireDragon16180 i agree with you!

[@dudeboydudeboy-zj8kd]

Great job! Hope you do a video on the Philip of Macedonia one day

[@KingsandGenerals]

Planning to!

[@PrimeroVorian1]

Thank you!

[@Numba003]

Thank you guys for yet another excellent video and extraordinary series. I've really enjoyed following the complex aftermath of Alexander's passing. So much of this, I had never heard much of before. God be with you out there, everybody. ✝️ :)

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching!

[@nexeos]

11:20 "but then, lightning struck", that's a good one.

[@TheoHyman-Bockman]

Wait, Brennus’ invasion gets a single sentence? Unacceptable, we need a full video on it

[@KingsandGenerals]

Working on it

[@mikemodugno5879]

@@KingsandGenerals Awesome

[@theyellowjesters]

What a fantastic series! Thank you so much!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching! The long video with 35 minutes of new stuff is coming soon!

[@theyellowjesters]

@@KingsandGenerals So exciting i cannot wait!

[@RedDevilStudio]

Would love to see a follow up to this focusing on the Ptolemiac-Selucid wars and also Antiochus the Great!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Syrian Wars will be covered in the long Diadochi video. What we know about Antiochus is covered in our How Rome Conquered Greece video. Hope you have watched that one!

[@perennem_equitem_57]

As always, kings and generals is so good that it redos old videos just to really show there isnt any competition. Curious to see whats next, maybe the mithradatic wars or pompeys eastern conquests as a whole?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks! Philip II's campaigns probably

[@perennem_equitem_57]

@@KingsandGenerals I'll be here for it❤️

[@pyrrhus3445]

Demetrios was also a well known womanizer , fun fact : one time Demetrius was struck by fever and when his father antigonos came to visit him he saw a prostitute leaving his room and when Demetrios saw his father he said " dont worry the fever left me " then antigonos replied " yes i just saw her leave through the door " And demetrios used to have an athenian mistress by the name of Lamia it is recorded that one time Demetrios when he met his father he greeted him than hugged him tightly which made Antigonus react by saying " did you mistake me for Lamia " it is also worth mentioning that demetrios and Antigonus had a close relationship as a father and son compared to the other didochi with their sons

[@thomasrinschler6783]

Yep. Antigonos was once holding court and Demetrios entered without removing his weapons, and everyone was shocked and scandalized, with some saying Antigonos, by allowing him to do so, opened himself up to assassination. Antigonos railed against them, saying that he trusted his son completely. And that trust was indeed earned, all the way to the end, when at the Battle of Ipsos Antigonos kept saying that that Demetrios would come and rescue him, although Demetrios, despite his best efforts, was unable to do so. They're by _far_ the most functional familial relationship in the entire era, and indeed among the best between royals in all of history.

[@almighty5839]

Don’t know how we still don’t have a Tv show on this, it’s literally a game of thrones type scenario. I also do hope we get videos on Antiochus the great and the Greek kingdoms in Bactria and India

[@ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΣΤΣΙΟΤΣΙΑΣ]

Excellent ending to an excellent series!

[@marcomilani4966]

Waiting for the long format video of this series, seems like many little extra details could be added there!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Around 40 minutes to be precise.

[@filippospaulou1761]

is there any plans on exploiting in more detail the Hellenistic period after the events of the Diadochi wars?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep! Just need to see what the structure is. Currently the idea is to backtrack and do Philip II mini-series/semi-long video.

[@filippospaulou1761]

@@KingsandGenerals also a good idea

[@Kili2807]

@@KingsandGeneralsvery Good idea

[@acdragonrider]

@@KingsandGeneralsMaybe following polybius a bit?

[@frederikbeckers8923]

Next series the Eighty Years war?

[@KingsandGenerals]

It is planned, but not the very next

[@nomooon]

It is admirable that the Diadochi fought on the battlefield into their 70s.

[@nicklesbickles]

Love the vids you know your a nerd when your teacher plays a video that you watched and love😂

[@DistantLights]

RIP Demetrius! My favorite of the Diadochi

[@mindhistorydocumentary]

The Diadochi Wars were a series of conflicts between Alexander the Great's generals after his death in 323 BCE, fighting for control of his vast empire. The wars led to the division of the empire into Hellenistic kingdoms like Ptolemaic Egypt and the Seleucid Empire. This era marked a turning point in ancient world history. For a deeper look, check out a world history documentary on the Diadochi Wars to explore the key battles and figures shaping the post-Alexander era.

[@HellenicRambo]

I love greek history

[@Kapanol97]

Crazy what impact the words of a dying emperor can have for decades, even hundreds of years.

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching!

[@-RONNIE]

@@KingsandGenerals Of course & enjoy the rest of the week

[@skootos]

Congratulations! Thank you!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrsirwesterwester]

loved this series

[@gui2683]

I like this series, keep going :D

[@klaudioabazi4478]

If i had to rank the Diadochi, i would say Demetrius the Besieger is my favorite. He was bold and recklessly adventurous, the closest personality to Alexander. Seleucus Nicator was the most accomplished one, rising from nothing to ruling most of Alexander's empire. Ptolemy was the most skilled and shrewd politician, and ultimately the true victor of the Diadochi. Due to his written accounts being heavily used by the ancient historians, Ptolemy's figure is remembered best than the other Diadochis.

[@brokenbridge6316]

Great video. Nicely informative.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@brokenbridge6316]

@@KingsandGenerals---your welcome

[@jackson857]

Great series.

[@Alec.40]

Love you thanks.

[@alfrancisbuada2591]

Makes you wonder what would have happened if Alexander had lived?

[@theflame5919]

Same, as then he did live, with same miserable outcome, just on a bigger scale. All Alexander truly achieved, was destruction, mass killing, bleeding dry Macedonia to do it all, and ultimately ensuring conquest by Rome, leaving Greece empty of manpower and resources. Had he lived longer, since his pattern is the same.. warfare for sake of warfare.. the outcome is also known.. more misery and faster decline.

[@alfrancisbuada2591]

@@theflame5919 Well, conquerors weren't exactly known for taking that into consideration. And also why we call them tyrants now.

[@theflame5919]

@@alfrancisbuada2591 there is nuance. Caesar was a conqueror also, but, by the same measure, a great statesman. He didn't conquer for just personal glory and ambition.. There was a method to his madness. A tyrant also, to be sure . But had Caesar lived longer, it's an interesting proposition. Alexander on the other hand.. much like Napoleon.. didn't know then to stop, and focus on statecraft. Excellent general, terrible everything else.

[@alfrancisbuada2591]

@theflame5919 It makes you wonder about some things if they actually listened to their general staff or have been completely taken out of the picture? But it's wishful thinking if one way or another if it happened.

[@theflame5919]

@@alfrancisbuada2591 true 👍

[@bigsarge2085]

Incredible!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@thomasrinschler6783]

The whole mess at Lysimachos' court was ultimately due to a similar mess previously at Ptolemy's court. Ptolemy had married Eurydike, the daughter of Antipater, but her cousin Berenike was among her ladies-in-waiting; Ptolemy took her as his mistress, and eventually his wife, repudiating Eurydike. Ptolemy's children by Eurydike included Ptolemy Keraunos and Lysandra, while his children by Berenike included Ptolemy II and Arsinoe. This caused all sorts of problems in Alexandria until Ptolemy II was appointed heir and Keraunos fled to Lysimachos. There, the same old rivalries flared up, with Arsinoe on one side, and Keraunos and Lysandra on the other, leading to the whole catastrophic downfall of Lysimachos and his kingdom. Oddly enough, Keraunos married Arsinoe after he claimed the Macedonian throne, in order to shore up his support. The marriage failed about as spectacularly as you'd expect, as the two immediately began to conspire against each other, with Keraunos killing two of the sons of Arsinoe and Lysimachos, and Arsinoe subsequently fleeing to Egypt. Also, there were several ephemeral kings of Macedonia in succession after Keraunos' defeat and death at the hands of the Celts. One was nicknamed "Etesias", as his reign lasted as long as the Etesian winds - 40 days.

[@tadijastankovic4350]

Selucus I “Nikator” and Ptolomy I are the protagonists of the diadochi wars Kassander is the anti-hero Lysimachus is a side character Antigonus and Demtrios are the Villains who you agree with

[@kittenandme9796]

Rip Selucus ✋️

[@gumbogambit]

Great finale!

[@theawesomeman9821]

The Diadochi Wars ended like my last Risk game, four players with their board divided into four different large colors.

[@bog572]

epic as allways

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@tincan6747]

Would like a video with more details or info on how thrace shook off greek rule and reestablished the thracian kingdom after the fall of Lysimachus

[@KingsandGenerals]

Some of it, what we know from the sources, is covered in our Thracians video

[@zhcultivator]

Thanks guys for this video :). Please make a video on the Kingdom of Commagene and a video about the Kongo Kingdom**.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Planning to

[@zhcultivator]

@@KingsandGenerals OK 👍 👌 , that's awesome :)).

[@azazeln]

Ah, the Diadochi Wars, the greek soap opera that has more scheming than the whole run of Dynasty.

[@parthiaball]

Fantastic series! I watched your 2-parter multi-hour long documentary on Alexander the Great and then started this series and have eagerly been waiting for each new episode. That was great! Long live the Seleucids! (at least until I sweep them) One quick question: at 13:23, what force occupies the western most "finger" peninsula south of Amphipolis? I know from Byzantine times to modern day the eastern most "finger" is under the special control of monastic Greek Orthodox monks, but obviously this is way too early for that and an entirely different finger.

[@kingtryfon5702]

The orthodox monk one is the top right finger not the south one.my guess its more probably a greek inependent city like potidaia or a mistake in the video

[@d-boyzinfinity1614]

This series has been amazing. Alexander and his generals and that time period r so fascinating but a lot of the history focuses on the Romans

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@zawy673]

For those interested: Robin Waterfield Dividing the Spoils: The War for Alexander the Great's Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) Great Book.

[@acdragonrider]

Would love to see videos on the reigns of Philip V and Antiochus Megas

[@ente866]

beautiful

[@dimvalsgames9721]

Great video I learned a lot you guys rule and is there the link for the Conquer of Greece by the Romans and stuff??

[@KingsandGenerals]

Search the channel, please

[@GallantGuy786]

Great finishing video guys 🎉hats off Can u make one video about maurya empire 😅good day guys

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@AftabGazali]

Demetrios could had a destiny like Alexander, he had a strategical mind for it, however he was not as charismatic as him. Nevertheless, he is & will be my favorite Diadochi. RIP the Besieger.

[@andywomack3414]

Music, good.

[@mermodthomas4438]

Thanks

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 You realise that only the Persian undetstood Empires.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks! Why?

[@beachboy0505]

@KingsandGenerals any infighting? Did they split their Empire? One set of roads. One currency One set of post. One army from all over the empire One foreign policy. (Just like the British Empire, probably an exception, like the thirteen states)

[@KingsandGenerals]

@@beachboy0505 there was plenty of infighting in the Persian empires. Watch our Anabasis episode for an example.

[@neonwasabi8017]

Please make one video about Pharasmanes II the Valiant

[@briish4615]

Do you plan on covering the Syrian Wars between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemeic Kingdom?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep, in the long video of this series

[@ciripa]

@@KingsandGenerals so is this the rule? namely the long video will always contain some extra information/will extend the time perios? how do we know where in the video new info/scenario was added? and i mean in general for the long videos not only just for the future diadochi wars long video

[@KingsandGenerals]

@@ciripa usually there are chapters in the video

[@Xenomorphocology]

Imad ad din zengi follow up video when?

[@KingsandGenerals]

When ready

[@natheriver8910]

Very fascinant 👏👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@bluemachine1025]

The trajectory of the Greek kingdoms post-Alexander echoes the rise and fall of European nations, both marked by internal strife and eventual conquest by a burgeoning republic: Rome in the ancient world and the United States in the modern.

[@rayanegiarraffa6898]

Since when Europe has been conquered by the USA ? Through Nato you mean ? Like Europe is in the sphere of influence of the USA, right ? All I have to say is that Europe is not as united behind the US as much as one could think. Before the War in Ukraine, Nato was in a state of disaray, Trump wanted all members to pay their share and it created divisions between member states. The leadership of Trump was so bad, that many realised that you could not just count on the US, because depending on their government (which changes every 4 years, a small time to inforce a worldwide policy), the alliance may not be stable. Only a common foe make the alliance stand, that is why the US military industrial complex and deep state wants a war with Russia, so everyone in Nato can stay in line, while the US citizens and tax payers are the poorer for it. Some countries like France have always promoted strategic authonomy of europe, in order to be independant and not take the risk to serve solely the US interests (which often go against european ones). But other countries always refused strategic authonomy because they prefer to be "vassals" of the USA, like Poland, the Netherlands and others. So Nato is like the Delian League, founded to face a empire (in the case of the Delian League = the Achaemenid Empire, in the case of Nato = The Soviet Union/Warsaw pact). They are many parallels we can draw between our time and ancient greece history.

[@williamskinner4410]

Excellent work as always. But please slow down your narrator by 50%

[@kingtryfon5702]

make a video about the ptolemys canal and the first lock and dam

[@r2c3]

Diadochi couldn't settle for anything less than an Alexander... together they were all Alexander but mortal lust corrupted most of their souls... 👏 K&G

[@christianweibrecht6555]

Dimitri = the king of being able to constantly travel and acquire new followers after defeats

[@Gen.berseker25]

And that's how Alexander's Empire was destroyed! Very sad!

[@kingtryfon5702]

destroyed not really the hellenistic golden age starts from 300 bc to 190bc until the antiochian wars in this meantime of a century the diadochi was in a general peace with only small conflicts being made and the greek language being made a langua franca in the eastern mediterrenean many technological advagments were also recorded civilisation really flourished.(library of alexandria,library of antioch colossus of rhodes alexandria beeing the first city to reach half a milion huge cities like pergamon alexandria rhodes antioch athens ephesus....)

[@lukaj4833]

Y'all should do a video on the celtic tribe that migrated to Anatolia and why they did so, and maybe some other far flung celtic tribes

[@jonathandumigan8041]

❤

[@michaelpipp7750]

It was Rome that ended the Diadochi wars.

[@ΡωμαϊκόνΠύρ]

Rome was the light.

[@acdragonrider]

@@ΡωμαϊκόνΠύρbooooooooo

[@Erevosss]

and the diadochi states where the ones that kept eastern roman empire greek

[@ΡωμαϊκόνΠύρ]

@@Erevosss Nice daydream. The Hellenistic Diadochoi ended after Rome conquered them all. The Eastern Roman Empire was Roman.

[@kingtryfon5702]

@@ΡωμαϊκόνΠύρ roman with greek culture and greek language yes roman in citizenship like EU today

[@bauc]

The struggle continues ....