{"product_id":"ptolemaic-empire-an-enthralling-journey-through-a-greek-ruled-kingdom-in-egypt-royal-power-struggles-court-plots-cleopatra-and-romes-rise-9798887656823","title":"Ptolemaic Empire: An Enthralling Journey Through a Greek-Ruled Kingdom in Egypt, Royal Power Struggles, Court Plots, Cleopatra, and Rome's Rise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Worlds Collided. One Queen Would Never Be Forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really happened when ancient Egypt met the rising power of Greece? And who was the woman who stood between Egypt and Rome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together two fascinating stories in one: the rise of the Ptolemaic Kingdom after Alexander the Great, and the life of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt. Clear, fast-paced, and packed with insight, it cuts through the myths to show what really shaped this powerful dynasty and the woman who tried to save it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo manuscripts in one book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ptolemaic Kingdom: An Enthralling Guide to the Empire Where Ancient Egypt Met Greek Genius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleopatra: An Enthralling Guide to a Life of Power, Politics, and Seduction from Ancient Egypt to Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's just a glimpse of what you'll find inside: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One - The Ptolemaic Kingdom: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Alexander's sudden death led to a new Greek-ruled Egypt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of Ptolemy I, and how he blended Greek and Egyptian traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Alexandria became the crown jewel of the ancient world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real story behind the Library of Alexandria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the early Ptolemaic kings turned Egypt into a regional superpower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleopatra's place in this dynasty and how her story began\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two - Cleopatra: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe family struggles and rivalries that shaped her early years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow she claimed the throne in a world built for men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer true relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, beyond the romance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strategy behind every move she made to protect Egypt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Roman Empire feared her, and how her image was twisted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat really happened at the end and what historians are still learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798887656823\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Billy Wellman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419010101429,"sku":"9798887656823","price":24.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5b285298-efe7-40e8-aac6-8b5334020388.jpg?v=1775570959","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/ptolemaic-empire-an-enthralling-journey-through-a-greek-ruled-kingdom-in-egypt-royal-power-struggles-court-plots-cleopatra-and-romes-rise-9798887656823","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}