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[[File:Diadoch.png|thumb|450px|Antigonus's Empire, 304 BC]]

[[File:Diadoch.png|thumb|450px|Antigonus's Empire, 304 BC]]

==Breakdown of the Successor States==

==Breakdown of the Successor States==

Early in the division of the Empire, the Diadochi thought of themselves of keeping custody of the territories until they could be surrendered to Alexander's young son.  However, when Alexander's son died, Antigonus crowned himself King, and crowned his son (Demetrius) Prince.

Early in the division of the Empire, the Diadochi thought of themselves of keeping custody of the territories until they could be surrendered to Alexander's young son.  However, when Alexander's son died, Antigonus crowned himself King, and crowned his son (Demetrius) Co-King. Taking advantage of the victory at Salamis to use as a pretext to become King.

Shortly thereafter, relations between the Diadochi deteriorated further, and war broke out between the former friends.  These wars - the "Wars of the Diadochi" - form the backdrop of the Hellenistic Era, and lasted until the ascendancy of [[Rome]].

Shortly thereafter, relations between the Diadochi deteriorated further, and war broke out between the former friends.  These wars - the "Wars of the Diadochi" - form the backdrop of the Hellenistic Era, and lasted until the ascendancy of [[Rome]].

==Antigonus' Successors==

==Antigonus' Successors==

An old man, Antigonus did not live to see much of the future of his inherited nation (Macedon). However, members of his ruling dynasty (the Antigonids) would rule for some time to come, continually clashing with other Diadochi, especially Ptolemy. For examples, the second Antigonid ruler, Demetrius, fought many wars against Ptolemy, ultimately earning the title "Poliorcetes" (Besieger of Many Cities).

An old man, Antigonus did not live to see what would become of his dynasty after the defeat at Ipsus. However, his family would rule for some time to come. Managing to take over Antigonus's homeland of Macedonia and continually clashing with the other Diadochi, especially the Ptolemies. For example, his son Demetrius fought many wars against Ptolemy I, ultimately earning him the title "Poliorcetes" (Besieger of Many Cities).

In fact, one of the wonders of the Ancient World, the Colossus at Rhodes, was erected to honor Ptolemy after he defeated Demetrius in a pitched battle for the city of [[Rhodes]].

In fact, one of the wonders of the Ancient World, the Colossus at Rhodes, was erected to honor Ptolemy after he defeated Demetrius in a pitched battle for the city of [[Rhodes]].