Furthermore, Alexander’s failure to produce an heir resulted in the complete collapse of his of his empire. As seen in 335, after the effective conclusion of the Greek revolt Diodorus quotes the advise of Parmenion and Antipater to Alexander insisting for him not to become vigorously involved in the Asian campaign until he had produced a son for heir. Alexander opposed these beliefs, disregarding the idea due to the principle that it would take up too much time. Hence the aftermath of his death in 323, the eclipse of Macedonian power, and the ensuing decades of bloody warfare between his successors down to around 301 as a result of his arrogance to produce an heir. While people may justify this point saying that he could not predict his death
