Name: Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death: The Hellenistic Dynasties
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Author: Ogden, Daniel
ISBN: 9781914535383

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Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death: The Hellenistic Dynasties

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Physical Book

Author

Daniel Ogden

Publisher

Classical Press of Wales

Language

English

Pages

407

Format

Paperback

Weight

1.44 kg.

ISBN13

9781914535383

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Synopsis "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.

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