NELC 064 Lecture 11: NELC 064 CLASS 11 10-1
26 Dec 2015
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The ptolemaic period is the entire epoch of hellenistic egypt, beginning with. Alexander the great"s arrival in egypt in 332 and ending with the death of. Cleopatra and the roman conquest in 30 bc. Refer to some aspect of king"s reign, or his policy,etc. While stydying, king, number, nickname, and well known unofficial nickname; also who is the queen associated with, and whether marriage is between brothers and sisters, or an outsider. 30-40 years following his death, conflict and struggle upon these men. Surrounding his death bed are bodyguards, companions, etc. Grew up with alexander the great, ptolemy marries persian princesses. Under normal circumstances there would be a clear heir, but the brother of alexander is illegitimate. Ptolemy-general and friend- suggests dividing up the kingdom into united satrap states. Agreement after death- king will be half brother phillip iii arrhidaios. Triumvirate: co-king is baby alexander iv, antipater: europe, perdiccas: army, krateros: crown.
