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