The Decline and Fall of the Ptolemies
ptolemaic egypt 146–30 bc
$67.75
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
11 November 2024
Summary
The Serpent on the Throne: Chaos and Collapse in Ptolemaic Egypt
The death of Ptolemy VI ignited a period of intense family conflict, marked by rebellions, conspiracies, and warfare, as his younger brother Ptolemy VIII ascended to the throne. The reign saw the murder of Ptolemy VII and the scheming of Ptolemy VIII’s two wives. Despite the turmoil, Ptolemy VIII fostered trade with India by exploiting monsoon winds and maintained Mediterranean connections with his diminished navy. Kle…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399090124 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399090127 |
| Author: | John D. Grainger |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword History |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 482g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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John D. Grainger
John Grainger, a former teacher and now full-time historian is the author of numerous books on both classical and twentieth-century history. He has a particular interest in the history of the Near and Middle East and Constantinople in particular. His many previous books include: The Straits from Troy to Constantinople and The Forty Sieges of Constantinople.
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