CLAS 201 Lecture 11: Lecture 10 - Ptolemies in Egypt
12 Oct 2018
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Do first part in half an hour. Leave the rest of the time for writing the essay. Making a kingdom: the case of the ptolemies in egypt. Philip ii, aspirations to conquer persia - alexander iii (the great) brings it into being. 338 bce - philip defeats unified greek force at chaeronea outside thebes, negotiation of a common peace that leaves the. Marries his daughter to an elite man. Question of citizenship (ie. children were not athenian if both parents weren"t citizens) 336 bce - philip ii murdered at a party. Macedonian army rallies around alexander and greek cities assure loyalty. Alexander is on the cusp of adulthood (he is 18) Alexander conquers land over the period of 334 - 323. March includes the return of his dead body. A greek leader on the world stage, crafting an image. Mosaic is a copy of an original painting that was done in 300.
