Sister-Queens Kleopatra Thea and Kleopatra III in the High Hellenistic Period by Alex McAuley and Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones 2022 Hardcover-image
Sister-Queens Kleopatra Thea and Kleopatra III in the High Hellenistic Period by Alex McAuley and Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones 2022 Hardcover-image

Sister-Queens Kleopatra Thea and Kleopatra III in the High Hellenistic Period by Alex McAuley and Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones 2022 Hardcover

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Item Length: 9.2 in Synopsis: Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period is a cutting-edge exploration of ancient queenship and the significance of family politics in the dysfunctional dynasties of the late Hellenistic world. This volume, the first full-length study of Kleopatra III and Kleopatra Thea and their careers as queens of Egypt and Syria, thoroughly examines the roles and ideology of royal daughters, wives, and queens in Egypt, the ancient Near East, and ancient Israel and provides a comprehensive study of the iconography, public image, and titles of each queen and their cultural precedents. In addition, this book also offers an introduction to the critical concept of the 'High Hellenistic Period' and the maturation of royal female power in the second century BCE. Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period is suitable for students and scholars in ancient history, Egyptology, classics, and gender studies, as well as the general reader interested in ancient queenship, ancient Egypt, the Hellenistic world, and gender in antiquity., This first full-length study of sister-queens Kleopatra II and Kleopatra Thea explores the roles and ideology of ancient queensship and the significance of family politics in the dysfunctional dynasties of the late Hellenistic world. Suitable for students and scholars of Egyptology, gender in antiquity, and ancient history. Format: Hardcover Dewey Edition: 23/eng/20220506 Author: Alex Mcauley, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Illustrator: Yes Item Weight: 24.8 Oz Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group LCCN: 2022-002904 Language: English ISBN-10: 113863509X Table Of Content: Introduction, 1. The Importance of Being Ptolemaic: Royal Women in Context, 2. Princesses to Queens, 3. Mothers, Wives, Queens, 4. Queenship in Name; Queenship Through Image; Queenship in Practice, 5. Fast-Forward: The Pentekontaetia, Epilogue. Book Series: Routledge Studies in Ancient History Ser. LC Classification Number: DT92.L68 2022 Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 2022 Dewey Decimal: 932/.0210922 B Topic: Ancient / General, Africa / General Genre: History ISBN-13: 9781138635098 gtin13: 9781138635098 Book Title: Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period : Kleopatra Thea and Kleopatra III Number of Pages: 276 Pages brand: Taylor & Francis Group Item Width: 6.1 in

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Sister-queens in the High Hellenistic Period : Kleopatra Thea and Kleopatra III, Hardcover by Llewellyn-Jones, Lloyd; Mcauley, Alex, ISBN 113863509X, ISBN-13 9781138635098, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period is a cutting-edge exploration of ancient queenship and the significance of family politics in the dysfunctional dynasties of the late Hellenistic world. This volume, the first full-length study of Kleopatra III and Kleopatra Thea and their careers as queens of Egypt and Syria, thoroughly examines the roles and ideology of royal daughters, wives, and queens in Egypt, the ancient Near East, and ancient Israel and provides a comprehensive study of the iconography, public image, and titles of each queen and their cultural precedents. In addition, this book also offers an introduction to the critical concept of the 'High Hellenistic Period' and the maturation of royal female power in the second century BCE. Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period is suitable for students and scholars in ancient history, Egyptology, classics, and gender studies, as well as the general reader interested in ancient queenship, ancient Egypt, the Hellenistic world, and gender in antiquity"--

  1. Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period dives deep into the fascinating lives of Kleopatra Thea and Kleopatra III, shedding light on their powerful roles in a turbulent era. The authors masterfully blend meticulous research with engaging storytelling, making ancient history feel fresh and compelling. A must-read for anyone interested in Hellenistic politics, royal women, and dynastic intrigue. Highly recommended!

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