ABSTRACT

First published in 1927, this title presents a well-regarded study of this intriguing and often over-looked period of Egyptian history, both for the general reader and the student of Hellenism.

Edwyn Bevan describes his work as ‘an attempt to tell afresh the story of a great adventure, Greek rule in the land of the Pharaohs…which ends with the astounding episode of Cleopatra’. The result is a remarkable synthesis of historical scholarship, prose style and breadth of vision, which will still prove to be of value to Egypt enthusiasts and students of Egyptology.

chapter I|17 pages

Alexander the Great

chapter IV|53 pages

The People, the Cities, the Court

chapter V|57 pages

The System of Government

chapter VI|28 pages

Ptolemy III., Euergetes I. (247–221 B.C.)

chapter VII|35 pages

Ptolemy IV., Philopator (221–203 B.C.)

chapter VIII|30 pages

Ptolemy V., Epiphanes (203–181 B.C.)

chapter IX|24 pages

Ptolemy VI., Philometor (181–145 B.C.)

chapter |9 pages

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