The Role of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Mediterranean Politics
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Ptolemaic Dynasty Overview of the Ptolemaic dynasty, its significance, and its role in Mediterranean politics
Module #2 The Founding of the Ptolemaic Kingdom Alexander the Greats conquests and the establishment of the Ptolemaic kingdom in Egypt
Module #3 Ptolemy I Soter:The First Ptolemaic Ruler Biography of Ptolemy I Soter, his reign, and early challenges faced by the dynasty
Module #4 The Ptolemaic Kingdoms Early Years:323-285 BCE Ptolemaic kingdoms expansion, conflicts with neighboring kingdoms, and early diplomatic relations
Module #5 Ptolemaic Egypt:Economy, Society, and Culture Overview of Ptolemaic Egypts economy, society, and culture, including the role of Greek settlers and native Egyptians
Module #6 The Ptolemaic Navy and Maritime Trade The significance of the Ptolemaic navy, maritime trade in the Mediterranean, and Egypts role as a commercial hub
Module #7 Ptolemaic Foreign Policy:Alliances and Conflicts Analysis of the Ptolemaic dynastys foreign policy, including alliances, conflicts, and diplomatic relations with other Mediterranean powers
Module #8 The Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Seleucid Empire Rivalry and conflicts between the Ptolemaic kingdom and the Seleucid Empire, including the Syrian Wars
Module #9 Ptolemaic Relations with the Greek City-States Diplomatic and cultural relations between the Ptolemaic kingdom and the Greek city-states, including Athens and Sparta
Module #10 The Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Roman Republic Early diplomatic relations and conflicts between the Ptolemaic kingdom and the Roman Republic, including the Punic Wars
Module #11 Cleopatra I and the Ptolemaic Kingdoms Golden Age Reign of Cleopatra I, cultural and economic achievements, and the kingdoms peak of power
Module #12 Cleopatra VII and the Ptolemaic Kingdoms Decline Reign of Cleopatra VII, politico-military struggles, and the eventual fall of the Ptolemaic kingdom
Module #13 The Role of Women in the Ptolemaic Dynasty Influence and power of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty, including Cleopatra I and Cleopatra VII
Module #14 Ptolemaic Architecture and Engineering Overview of Ptolemaic architecture, engineering achievements, and urban planning in Alexandria and other cities
Module #15 The Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Spread of Hellenism The role of the Ptolemaic kingdom in the spread of Hellenistic culture, language, and values across the Mediterranean
Module #16 Ptolemaic Science and Scholarship Contributions of Ptolemaic scholars to mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and other fields of knowledge
Module #17 The Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Jewish Diaspora Relations between the Ptolemaic kingdom and the Jewish diaspora, including the translation of the Septuagint
Module #18 The Legacy of the Ptolemaic Dynasty Assessment of the Ptolemaic dynastys lasting impact on Mediterranean politics, culture, and society
Module #19 The Ptolemaic Kingdom in Comparative Perspective Comparison of the Ptolemaic kingdom with other ancient Mediterranean empires and kingdoms
Module #20 Reception of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Modern Times The Ptolemaic dynastys representation in literature, art, and popular culture
Module #21 Archaeological Evidence for the Ptolemaic Kingdom Analysis of archaeological findings that shed light on the Ptolemaic kingdoms history and culture
Module #22 Historiographical Debates and Controversies Critical examination of historical debates and controversies surrounding the Ptolemaic dynasty
Module #23 Primary Sources for the Ptolemaic Kingdom Introduction to primary sources, including literary and epigraphic evidence
Module #24 Methodological Approaches to Studying the Ptolemaic Kingdom Overview of various methodological approaches to studying the Ptolemaic kingdom, including historical, archaeological, and literary analysis
Module #25 The Ptolemaic Kingdom in the Digital Age Digital resources and tools for studying the Ptolemaic kingdom, including online archives and databases
Module #26 Ptolemaic Studies:Current Research and Future Directions Overview of current research trends and future directions in Ptolemaic studies
Module #27 Conclusion:The Enduring Legacy of the Ptolemaic Dynasty Final thoughts on the significance and relevance of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Mediterranean politics and beyond
Module #28 Appendix:Timeline of the Ptolemaic Kingdom Comprehensive timeline of the Ptolemaic kingdoms history
Module #29 Appendix:Key Figures of the Ptolemaic Dynasty Biographical summaries of key figures in the Ptolemaic dynasty
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Role of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Mediterranean Politics career
