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The Cultural Policies of the Early Ptolemies: Alexandria and Beyond
The Cultural Policies of the Early Ptolemies: Alexandria and Beyond
William Greenwalt, Professor of Classics, Santa Clara University
As Alexander’s empire dissolved and the Ptolemies established their control over Egypt and outlying areas, they were faced with a challenge: establishing their dynastic legitimacy among different domestic constituencies while simultaneously facing international challenges. Greenwalt will discuss the strategies used by the early Ptolemies and their ramifications.
MLF: Humanities
Location: SF Club Office
Time: 5:30 p.m. networking reception, 6 p.m. program
Cost: $8 members, $15 non-members
Program Organizer: George Hammond
February 4, 2010