THE PTOLEMIES.
The dynasty of the Ptolemies.–The founder.–Philip of
Macedon.–Alexander.–The intrigue discovered.–Ptolemy
banished.–Accession of Alexander.–Ptolemy’s elevation.–Death of
Alexander.–Ptolemy becomes King of Egypt.–Character of Ptolemy’s
reign.–The Alexandrian library.–Abdication of Ptolemy.–Ptolemy
Philadelphus.–Death of Ptolemy.–Subsequent degeneracy of the
Ptolemies.–Incestuous marriages of the Ptolemy family. Continue reading ‘THE PTOLEMIES.’
