Independence Day

Abstract

Chapter 6 discusses Athens’ relations with Antigonus Gonatas, up until the time of his death. Next, the chapter discusses the city’s relations with his successors Demetrius II and Antigonus III, along with the problems Macedonians were beginning to face, especially from marauding Illyrians. Taking advantage of the situation, Athens was able to declare its independence from Macedonia in 229, which proved to be a watershed year in its Hellenistic history. The city continued its diplomatic influence in Greece and with other Hellenistic courts. But the rise of Philip V to the Macedonian throne would significantly impact Greece as well as Athens.