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Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death The Hellenistic Dynasties
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Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death The Hellenistic Dynasties Hardcover - 2000

by Daniel Ogden


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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 major new 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. 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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  • Title Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death The Hellenistic Dynasties
  • Author Daniel Ogden
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1 Ed
  • Publisher Classical Press of Wales
  • Date May 2000
  • ISBN 9780715629307
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London : Duckworth with the Classical Press of Wales, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : xxxiv, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Subjects ; To 146 B.C. Polygamy Greece History. Prostitution Greece History. Hellenism.
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