2. Alexander the Great and the Succession 336 Alexander ascended to the throne of Macedon in 336 BC at the age of 20 The initial change went smoothly, but, like any ruler, Alexander had a tricky early period to overcome.

3. Competition Alexander carried out a full state funeral for his father with due pomp and ceremony Alexander’s position was far from secure though. His cousin Amyntas who was married to one of Philip’s daughters, may well have become a focus of a plot to usurp Alexander’s position What do you do?

4. Attalus Attalus was in Asia Minor with his army Apparently he has been in treasonable correspondence with Demosthenes, the leader of Athens What do you do? Tread carefully Attalus is extremely popular with the men.

5. More News Attalus has sent Demosthenes' letters as a sign of his loyalty and goodwill. Does this change your decision?

6. Macedonia There is some unease amongst the Macedonian nobility and the ordinary people are also unsure.

7. The League of Corinth The League is disintegrating Rebellion ha sprung up amongst the Greek states and the northern tribes!

9. Rebellion Hotspots Athens is ready to fight Aetolia are showing a willingness to fight Thebes has expelled all Macedonian troops stationed there Sparta is prepared to rebel and are collaborating with Athens Thrace and Illyria have risen up