Antigonus has founded several cities, especially in Asia Minor, and united several small communities into unitary, large centers: Lebedus (Lebedos) and Teos, for example.
Several Greek artists grace his court; Apelles had painted his portrait in profile because of his missing eye (the cause of which is unknown).
Now at the zenith of his power, Antigonus demands Cassander's unconditional submission.
He wants possession of Macedonia, the native land of his dynasty, and to establish his dominion over Alexander's former empire.
The other Diadochi, however, warned by Cassander's fate, now join forces to attack the 80-year-old potentate.
From Babylonia, Seleucus invades Asia Minor, Ptolemy attacks Syria, and Lysimachus moves into the western part of Asia Minor.
Docimus, the regent of Phrygia, and Phoenix, the strategos of Lycia, desert Antigonus.
He, in turn, recalls Demetrius, leaves Antigoneia, and crosses the Taurus Mountains.
Lysimachus, awaiting Seleucus, avoids an engagement.
In vain, Antigonus sends a corps of raiders into Babylonia in order to divide his enemies' forces.
