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

Examining the reasons behind the warlike behavior of Hellenistic states after the collapse of the Persian Empire, this podcast explores the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death and how it led to centuries of warfare among his successors. It discusses the importance of war booty and control of resources in the Hellenistic monarchies, as well as the financial benefits of capturing prisoners. The impact of Rome and the Punic Wars on the decline of the Hellenistic Age is also explored.