Imagination of a monarchy : studies in Ptolemaic propaganda /

Imagination of a monarchy : studies in Ptolemaic propaganda /

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Author / Creator:	Hazzard, R. A.
Imprint:	Toronto, Ont. : University of Toronto Press, ©2000.
Description:	1 online resource (x, 244 pages)
Language:	English
Series:	Phoenix. Supplementary volume ; 37 = Phoenix. Tome supplémentaire, 0079-1784 ; 37 Phoenix. Supplementary volume (Toronto, Ont.) ; 37.
Subject:	Ptolemaic dynasty, -- 305-30 B.C. Ptolemaic dynasty, -- 305-30 B.C. Propaganda, Egyptian. Monarchy -- Egypt -- History. Queens -- Egypt -- History. Monarchy. Propaganda, Egyptian. Queens. Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. Egypt. Electronic books. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11177202

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ISBN:	9781442676008 1442676000 0802043135 9780802043139
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-200) and index. Print version record.
Summary:	"Scholars have long known that the Ptolemaic monarchy of Egypt underwent a transformation between 323 and 30 B.C. The queens of that dynasty started as subordinates of the kings but ended as their superiors. Exactly when and how this change occurred has proven problematic for modern scholars. R.A. Hazzard argues that this change was put in motion by Ptolemy II, who glorified his sister Arsinoe and made acceptable a civilian style of kingship based on piety towards his real and mythical ancestors. Ptolemy's support and elevation of his sister inspired the queens of the line to assert themselves at the expense of their male associates. The process culminated in the absolute rule of Kleopatra VII after 47 B.C." "Hazzard presents a clear argument based on the numismatic, epigraphical, papyrological, literary, and historical sources."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Hazzard, R.A. Imagination of a monarchy. Toronto : University of Toronto Press, ©2000 9780802043139

Table of Contents:

1. When did Ptolemy II Style His Father as Ptolemaios Soter?
The Chronological Question
The Kleitarchan Apologetic
2. The Soter Era
The Evidence and the Control Date
The Technical Motive
The Political Motive
3. The Nikouria Decree: A Hypothesis Explored
Introduction
A Look at the Old Arguments
A Hypothesis Explored
The Situation in 263
4. The Grand Procession
Introduction
Kallixeinos' Date and Source
The Pageant as Propaganda
The Consequences of the Pageant
5. Arsinoe II and the Importance of Perception
Arsinoe's Inglorious Career
The Incestuous Marriage
The Perspective of Ptolemy II
Arsinoe's Role at Court
The Scholarly Stand-off
The Importance of Perception
6. Monarchy as Imagination: Propaganda and the Role of the Ptolemaic Queen
Ptolemies I and II
Ptolemy III Euergetes I and Berenike II
Ptolemy IV Philopator and Arsinoe III
Ptolemy V Epiphanes and Kleopatra I
Ptolemy VI Philometor and Kleopatra II
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II and Kleopatra II
Kleopatra III and Her Sons
Berenike III and Ptolemy XI Alexander II
Ptolemy XII Auletes and Keopatra Tryphaina
Kleopatra VII and Her Male Associates
A Summary
App. 1. The Date and Purpose of the Marmor Parium
App. 2. Ptolemaic Officials and SIG I.390
App. 3. A Dedication to Ptolemy IV Philopator
App. 4. A Ptolemaic chronology to 105 BC.