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Demetrius and Athens. Again
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While Demetrius Poliorcetes was continuing to rebuild his kingdom and strengthen his power, other opportunities arose which he was able to manipulate to his advantage. Political trouble in Athens gave rise to a tyrant, Lachares, and the subsequent civil strife provided the perfect opportunity for the Besieger to take back Athens, which had rejected him after the defeat at the battle of Ipsus. This chapter discusses the tyranny of Lachares, including the chronological issues and epigraphic evidence crucial to an understanding of these events, and Demetrius’ strategy during this part of his reign, including his campaigns in the Peloponnese where he enjoyed some success and made a grab for more territory.
Title: Demetrius and Athens. Again
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While Demetrius Poliorcetes was continuing to rebuild his kingdom and strengthen his power, other opportunities arose which he was able to manipulate to his advantage.
Political trouble in Athens gave rise to a tyrant, Lachares, and the subsequent civil strife provided the perfect opportunity for the Besieger to take back Athens, which had rejected him after the defeat at the battle of Ipsus.
This chapter discusses the tyranny of Lachares, including the chronological issues and epigraphic evidence crucial to an understanding of these events, and Demetrius’ strategy during this part of his reign, including his campaigns in the Peloponnese where he enjoyed some success and made a grab for more territory.
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