Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death - The Hellenistic Dynasties

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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