Demetrius’ Fortunes Unravel

The devastating failure in Macedonia sent reverberations throughout Demetrius Poliorcetes’ other possessions. The king suffered from multiple revolts and losses among his remaining territories, including unrest within the city of Athens, where the citizens again tried to take advantage of the situation and free their city from Macedonian rule. Demetrius, however, was able to overcome these setbacks, and made another alliance. This chapter gives an overview of these events as well as Demetrius’ quickly adapting strategy, and intentions to continue his campaign regardless of any setbacks. He embarked on his fleet to Asia Minor, intending to launch his great campaign, and began attacks on the territories of the other Successors.