The Foundation of the Hellenistic Kingdoms
Tides of History
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Rule through Elimination
Demetrius’ strategy to weaken Eumenes involved denying him food and water, but ultimately led to Eumenes’ execution, alongside the deaths of his closest allies. The brutal execution of key figures, including the commander of the elephants and the captain of the Silver Shields, illustrated the extent of political purges meant to eliminate threats. The dispersal of the Silver Shields reflected the calculated move to prevent cohesive resistance, ensuring that the reigning generals solidified their power over Alexander's empire. This ruthless approach to governance emphasized survival as the primary objective in the struggle for dominance.
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