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"From Pharaohs to Emperors: Egypt's Last Dynasty and Rome's Ascent" offers a captivating exploration of the Ptolemaic era, a period that marked both the zenith and the twilight of ancient Egypt. This compelling narrative delves into the remarkable history of Egypt's final dynasty-one of its longest and most intriguing-unfolding over 300 years of intellectual brilliance, grand ambitions, and profound cultural synthesis.

The Ptolemies, Macedonian Greeks who ruled as pharaohs, revived and expanded Egypt's power, transforming Alexandria into the intellectual capital of the ancient world. Under their reign, Egypt experienced a gilded age of enlightenment, state-building, and artistic achievement. Figures like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra VII emerged as iconic personalities, their legacies intertwined with the fortunes of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Yet, this golden age was shadowed by internal strife and external pressures. The Ptolemies, entangled in vicious family feuds and ruinous wars, gradually became dependent on the burgeoning power of Rome. As Rome's influence grew, Egypt's independence waned, culminating in its annexation by Augustus in 30 BCE. How did this once-mighty civilization, with its rich history and deep cultural roots, fall under foreign dominion?

In this engaging account, "From Pharaohs to Emperors" brings to life the jealousy, greed, and ambition that drove the Ptolemaic rulers. Through the vibrant backdrop of Alexandria, with its towering lighthouse and legendary library, the book reveals the dramatic events that led to the end of Egypt's ancient glory and the rise of the Roman Empire.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798337795744
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Egypt's Last Dynasty and Rome's Ascent
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8337795743
  • Publisher Date: 29 Aug 2024
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 144
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Weight: 200 gr


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