The hellenistic royal families, from Alexander the Great to the
last Cleopatra, took part in dynastic in-fighting that was vicious,
colourful and instructive. In this they anticipated by centuries
the better-known excesses under Roman potentates such as Claudius
and Nero. This new enhanced and revised edition of a major study
explores the intricate quarrels and violence within the ruling
hellenistic families. A main theme is the role of 'amphimetric'
disputes, competition between a ruler's offspring from different
women, and especially between the women themselves. The book also
includes a full exploration of the role of courtesans in the
political and sexual intrigues of the hellenistic courts.
General
Imprint: |
Classical Press of Wales
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Authors: |
Daniel Ogden
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-914535-38-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-914535-38-3 |
Barcode: |
9781914535383 |
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