Ancient Egyptian warfare: everything you wanted to know
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Economic Struggles and Political Turmoil in Cleopatra's Egypt
This chapter explores the political and economic challenges facing Cleopatra around 30 BC, emphasizing her struggle to govern a bankrupt kingdom. It highlights the consequences of her father's financial mismanagement and the resulting instability caused by the devaluation of Ptolemaic currency.
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