Antipater's Dynasty: Alexander the Great's Regent and his Successors

Antipater was a key figure in the rise of Macedon under Philip II and instrumental in the succession of Alexander III (the Great). Alexander entrusted Antipater with ruling Macedon in his long absence and he defeated the Spartans in 331 BC. After Alexander’s death he crushed a Greek uprising and became regent of the co—kings, Alexander’s mentally impaired half—brother (Philip III Arrhideus) and infant son (Alexander IV). He brokered a settlement between the contending Successors but died in...