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The Perdiccas Years, 323–320 BC

The Perdiccas Years, 323–320 BC

by Tristan Hughes

Imprint: Pen and Sword Military

400 Pages, 6.25 x 9.25 in, 20 color illustrations & 69 black and white maps

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9781399020701
July 2024
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9781526775115
March 2022
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“An exceptionally well-written account of the Successor Wars entered around Perdiccas, Ptolomy, and Antipater.” — Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

On 11 June 323 BC in Babylon, Alexander the Great breathed his last. He left one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab.

Alexander the Great’s death in Babylon that fateful day in June 323 BC triggered an unprecedented crisis. Within a couple of days, Macedonian blood had stained the walls of the chamber in which he died. Within a couple of weeks, Babylon had witnessed the first siege of the post Alexander age. Within a couple of months, a major revolt had erupted on mainland Greece. Within a couple of years, theatres of conflict had arisen across the length and breadth of what was once Alexander’s empire.

From a Spartan adventurer attempting to forge his own empire in North Africa, to a vast horde of veteran Greek mercenaries heading home from ancient Afghanistan. From a merciless, punitive campaign against some of the most infamous brigands of the time to a warrior princess raising an army and pressing ahead with her own power play during this ancient Game of Thrones. What followed Alexander’s death was an imperial implosion. This book attempts to explain why it happened.

Tristan Hughes was born in Chichester and studied Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Having graduated in summer 2018, he currently works as a producer and presenter at History Hit and is the host of 'The Ancients' history podcast. Away from history his hobbies include Latin dancing, curling and skiing.

“[A] comprehensive and inherently fascinating historical study of Alexander the Great's successors that is an impressive and valued contribution to the growing library of ancient Greek military histories and biographies. Highly recommended for community, college, and university library collections.” ~Midwest Book Review

“An exceptionally well-written account of the Successor Wars entered around Perdiccas, Ptolomy, and Antipater.” ~Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"A colourful cast of larger-than-life characters and a story very well told and intelligently explained... Overall, a real triumph for the author’s debut! Highly recommended to military historians, Alexander the Great fans and all those who have had their interest piqued by the brief outline given above." ~The Historical Novels Review

"I enjoyed the Perdiccas years very much. It cast light on a period of history [I] knew next to nothing about it and held my attention throughout." ~Army Rumour Service

"Tristan Hughes' The Perdiccas Years, 323-320 BC (Pen & Sword) is here to help us sort out all the shenanigans of the early Successor era. If you haven't wargamed Ancients, here is a fine place to start with similar but different armies for some big battle gaming. Have at it!" ~Wargaming Illustrated