Free Download The Ptolemaic Kingdom: An Enthralling Guide to the Empire Where Ancient Egypt Met Greek Genius by Billy Wellman
English | December 23, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DRDGC817 | 148 pages | EPUB | 13 Mb
The Ptolemaic Kingdom: Egypt's Greek Rulers and Their Incredible Legacy!
What happened when the Greeks ruled Egypt for three centuries?
Egypt saw massive advances in science, mathematics, and trade, centered around the famous Library of Alexandria with its half-million scrolls. Yet, this was also a time of civil wars, royal scandals, and growing pressure from the Roman Empire.
This easy-to-read book starts with the arrival of Alexander the Great and the rise of Ptolemy I, his trusted general. Learn how Ptolemy became king and skillfully merged Greek and Egyptian cultures to build one of the ancient world's most powerful kingdoms. From Alexandria's glory to Cleopatra's dramatic love affairs, this concise history covers all the key events and characters that shaped the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
What You'll Discover Inside:Alexander's Death and Aftermath: How Egypt's Greek rule beganBlending Cultures: How the Ptolemies combined Greek and Egyptian traditionsThe Rise of Alexandria: Why this city became the Jewel of the MediterraneanPtolemaic Kings' Achievements: How the first rulers brought Egypt to new heightsThe Library of Alexandria: What made it the ancient world's center of learningMilitary Power: Why the Ptolemaic army and navy were so effectiveCleopatra's Role: Her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and their impact on EgyptAnd so much more!
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