a big role in the foundation of the Library of Alexandria.

He remained in power until 307 BC when Cassander's enemy, Demetrius Poliorcetes, captured Athens, and Demetrius was obliged to take to flight. It was claimed that during the latter period of his administration he had abandoned himself to every kind of excess, and we are told he squandered 1200 talents a year on dinners, parties, and love affairs. Carystius of Pergamum