<p>The history of Ptolemaic Egypt has usually been doubly isolated--separated both from the history of other Hellenistic states and from the history of ancient Egypt. "The Last Pharaohs," the first detailed history of Ptolemaic Egypt as a state, departs radically from previous studies by putting the Ptolemaic state firmly in the context of both Hellenistic and Egyptian history. More broadly sti...(view full description)

Embarks upon a discussion about material culture - considering objects, often those found surrounding us in day to day life, as sources, which can help historians develop fresh interpretations and fresh knowledge about the past.

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