His speeches are believed to have led to the outbreak of the Lamian War (323–322 BCE) in which Athens, Aetolia, and Thessaly revolted against Macedonian rule.
Hänen puheidensa uskotaan olleen yksi syy Lamian sotaan (323-322 eaa.), jossa Ateena, Aitolia ja Thessalia kapinoivat Makedoniaa vastaan.