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The Ptolemies, Apogee and Collapse - Ptolemiac Egypt 246–146 BC
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The Ptolemies, Apogee and Collapse - Ptolemiac Egypt 246–146 BC
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The second volume of this ground-breaking trilogy covers the reigns
of Ptolemy II, III, IV, V and VI, who between them reigned for a
century. Ptolemy III's rule brought the acquisition of Cyrenaica
(through marriage) and territorial gains in Syria, the Aegean, Asia
Minor and Thrace due to unexpected military successes in the Third
Syrian War. These victories over the Seleukids, marked the apogee
of Ptolemaic power. However, the rest of his reign was accompanied
by internal trouble in Egypt. On Ptolemy III's death, his minister
Sosibius organized the accession of Ptolemy IV, had the new
king’s mother and siblings murdered and continued as effective
ruler for the whole reign. He also dominated that of Ptolemy V.
There was a surprising success in the Fourth Syrian War but this
was followed by a major rebellion and defeat in the Fifth Syrian
War, with the loss of Syria/Palestine and Ptolemaic holdings in
Asia Minor. The murder of Ptolemy V in 180 was followed by the long
and troubled reign of Ptolemy VI, one of the ablest of the
Ptolemies, but hampered by continued trouble in Egypt and in the
court. A disastrous war against the Seleukid Antiochos IV set back
the Ptolemaic recovery. Ptolemy did eventually manage a complete
victory, only to die of wounds received in battle. John Grainger
clearly recounts and analyses this dramatic period of war,
politics, murder and court intrigue.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
John D. Grainger
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-09017-9 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-399-09017-8 |
Barcode: |
9781399090179 |
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