0.5. Why did the Diadochoi of Alexander fight each other?

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0.5. Why did the Diadochoi of Alexander fight each other?

FromAge of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast

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Mar 23, 2019

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In our new podcast, we will describe the reasons why the Hellenistic states were so warlike and tend to enter wars with such regularity.

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Mar 23, 2019

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Mongol Invasions, Napoleonic Wars, Diadochi Wars, Rome and the Cold War. Every part of your life -the words you speak, the ideas you share- can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories? We’ll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our world. Hosted by David Schroder for Kings and Generals.

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1.6. Wars of the Diadochi: Antigonus I Monophthalmus: The life and works by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.16. History of the Mongols: To Russia with Hate: Western Invasion I by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.0 ANNOUNCEMENT - Wars of the Diadochi: Season 1 of the Kings and Generals Podcast by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.3. Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire: Early Сhristian Church by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.6. How did the Roman succession work during the Principate?: First part of our series on the Roman Imperial Succession system by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.2. Japan before and after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905: We have recently published a video covering the naval portion of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 on our Youtube channel This is an addendum to this video, covering the history of the Japanese Empire before and after the conflict against the... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.3. Wars of the Diadochi: Regency of Perdiccas: Cracks in the Empire by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.2. Wars of the Diadochi: Division of the Empire: Diadochi Wars are about to start by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.4. Wars of the Diadochi: Rebellions against Perdiccas: Lamian War and the Bactrian Revolt by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.5. Why did the Diadochoi of Alexander fight each other?: The reasons why the Successors of Alexander were so militaristic and how it made them more legitimate by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.8. Wars of the Diadochi: Antigonus and Eumenes by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.28. History of the Mongols: Hulagu and the Hashashins: On the orders of his brother, Möngke Khaan, Hulegu leads another Mongol campaign into Western Asia, first completing the Mongol conquest of Iran by reducing the Nizari Ismaili State, better known as the Assassins by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.9. Wars of the Diadochi: Antigonus and Eumenes II by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.13. Wars of the Diadochi: Battle of Gaza by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.15. History of the Mongols: Mongols went down to Georgia: While Ogedai Khaan led his armies in the final war against the Jurchen Jin Dynasty, covered in our previous episode, this was far from the only theatre his forces operated in. As the conquest of northern China was completed,... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.1 Wars of the Diadochi: Alexander the Great’s Death, Legacy and Plans: From Alexander to Augustus by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.4. Structure and administration of the early Ottoman Empire: Early political and administrative structure of the Ottoman Empire by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.7. Wars of the Diadochi: Perdiccas' Death - Aftermath by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.1. Russia before and after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905: Tsushima 1905 by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.17. History of the Mongols: Fall of Rus: Western Invasion II by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.11. Wars of the Diadochi: The Rise of Cassander by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.10. Wars of the Diadochi: Antigonus and Eumenes III - Final Clash by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.5. Wars of the Diadochi: The fate of Perdiccas: Campaigns in Asia Minor and Egypt by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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0.7. Celts Before Caesar: History of the Celtic people beofe they were conquered by Rome by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.19. History of the Mongols: Mongol Occupation of Europe: A discussion on the Mongols presence in Hungary and Eastern Europe after the climactic battle of Mohi in 1241, up to their withdrawal in early 1242, touching on theories for the withdrawal and the reality of it by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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1.14. Wars of the Diadochi: Babylonian War by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.48. History of the Mongols: Chagatai Khanate #2: Contact: info@kingsandgenerals.net by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.22. History of the Mongols: Europeans in the Mongol Empire: Especially in modern textbooks and broad historical surveys, the Mongol withdrawal from Europe in 1242 is presented as the Mongols ‘disappearing into the mists of the east,’ as far as the Europeans were concerned. But in the immediate wake of the... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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History of the Mongols SPECIAL: Dr. Stephen Pow discusses the terms Mongol and Tatar: Series researcher Jack Wilson and historian Stephen Pow discuss Pow's explanation for one of the most vexxing issues of Mongolian studies: what is the relation between the terms Mongol and Tatar, and why do so many people across Eurasia consistently... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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2.14. History of the Mongols: Fall of the Jin: Ogedei finishes what Chinggis started by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.95 Fall and Rise of China: Feng Yuxiang, Zhang Zongchang: the Angel and Devil: Last time we spoke about the Northern Warlords and their respective factions. We covered the three big names, Duan Qirui and his Anhui clique; Wu Peifu and his Zhili cliques and Zhang Zuolin and his Fengtian clique. We also went into the smaller ones... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.94 Fall and Rise of China: Meet the Northern Warlords: Last time we spoke about the May fourth movement of 1919 . The Xinhai Revolution of 1911 sparked the May Fourth Movement marked by nationalism, anti-imperialism, and a quest for modernization. Disillusioned with traditional values and foreign... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.93 Fall and Rise of China: May Fourth Movement of 1919: Last time we spoke about the New Culture Movement. China had seen humiliation after humiliation and her population was fed up. The leaking of secret dealings by foreign powers, Japan and members of the Chinese government alongside a weak stance at the... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.92 Fall and Rise of China: China & the Treaty of Versailles: Last time we spoke about the end of WW1 and China’s bitter experience at the Paris Peace conference. Yes it WW1 brought a lot of drama to China. Yuan Shikai and later prominent figures like Duan Qirui took the poor habit of making secret deals with... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.91 Fall and Rise of China: China & the Treaty of Versailles: Last time we spoke about the Twenty-One Demands and the rise of the Walrus Emperor, Yuan Shikai. Japan certainly had their work cut out for them during WW1. Seizing upon every possible opportunity Japan occupied Shandong province after the siege of... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.90 Fall and Rise of China: Twenty-Demands & the Walrus emperor: Last time we spoke about Chinese laborers during the Great War. Although China took upa stance of neutrality at the offset of WW1, there was still this enormous desire to join the Entente side. The new Republic of China wanted to get a seat at the... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.84 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #11: Portsmouth: Last time we spoke about the legendary battle of Tsushima. Admiral Rozhdestvenski traveled across the globe to bring the Baltic fleet to the Pacific to give a climactic fight to Admiral Togo’s combined fleet. Yet during the journey, Port Arthur fell... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.83 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #10: Tsushima: Last time we spoke about the end of the land campaign for the Russo-Japanese War, the battle of Mukden. Kuropatkin had been served defeat after defeat after defeat and found himself against the wall at Mukden. Meanwhile Oyama received reinforcements... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.80 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #7: Siege of Port Arthur: Last time we spoke about the battle of Liaoyang. Kuropatkin yet again was forced to fight a battle he did not want to fight. The Russians had just suffered a string of defeats, gradually being pushed further and further north in Manchuria. While... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.79 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #6: Liaoyang: Last time we spoke about theJapanese advance to Liaoyang. After the loss at Telissu, the Russians began to scramble to defend multiple locations in Manchuria. With multiple Japanese armies advancing simultaneously, Kuropatkin could not be sure where... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.78 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #5: Liaoyang: Last time we spoke about the Russian counter offensive at Telissu. Kuropatkin sought to maintain a defensive posture and wait for reinforcements before launching offensives, but his superiors forced him to perform a hopeless attempt to rescue Port... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.77 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #4: Telissu: Last time we spoke about the battle of Nanshan. After their loss at the battle of Yalu, the Russians began a withdrawal while trying to delay the Japanese advance upon Port Arthur. The 2nd IJA of General Oku landed at Pitzuwo along the Liaodong... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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3.76 Fall and Rise of China: Russo-Japanese War #3: Battle of Nanshan: Last time we spoke about Admiral Togo’s struggle to destroy or firmly blockade the Russian fleet at Port Arthur and the bloody battle along the Yalu river. Togo had a tough time getting the Russians to come out to play with him. Ultimately Admiral... by Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast
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