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Achaeus' intent to assume the crown

I noticed that this article claims that Achaeus "being falsely accused by Hermeias, the minister to Antiochus, of intending to revolt, Achaeus assumed the title of king in self-defence, and ruled over the whole of Asia on the western side of the Taurus."

I was wondering what the source for his assuming the title in self defence is... I've tried looking for it in the sources cited but I haven't found it (though of course I may have missed something). Anyway, from what I know of Polybius and secondary sources Achaeus appointed himself king because his self worth was heightened due to his military success, and not because Hermeias conspired against him:

"Meeting however with unexpected success,—for he shut up Attalus within the walls of Pergamus and became master of all the rest of the country,—he was puffed up by his good fortune, and at once swerved from his straightforward course of policy. He assumed the diadem, adopted the title of king, and was at this time the most powerful and formidable of all the kings and princes this side Taurus." (Polybius, Histories. 4.48)

In the meantime I'm going to change it and if anyone has any objections, please let me know. Thanks! Uppagus (talk) 11:45, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]