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The revolt of Agis III of Sparta

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Views <strong>of</strong> two historiansA B Bosworth•Memnon encouragedThracians to rebel againstMacedonian rule.•When the rebellion got out <strong>of</strong>control, Antipater came toThrace to help Memnon put itdown.•<strong>Agis</strong>’ second rebellionbegan.•Antipater concluded a quicktreaty with Memnon,(increasing his territory) so hecould move south to deal with<strong>Agis</strong>.J R Hamilton• Memnon collaborated with<strong>Agis</strong>, to rebel on two frontssimultaneously.•When Antipater made Memnonthe <strong>of</strong>fer to increase his territory,Memnon decided to remainloyal to Macedonia.

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