Pen & Sword Military The army of ptolemaic egypt 323 to 204 bc: an institutional and operational history, hardcover/paul johstono

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The Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled Egypt and much of the eastern Mediterranean basin for nearly 300 years.

As a Macedonian dynasty, they derived much of their legitimacy from military activity.

As an Egyptian dynasty, they derived much of their real wealth and power from maintaining a secure hold on their new homeland.

As lords of a far-flung empire, they maintained much of their authority through garrisons and the threat of military action.

To achieve this they devoted much of their activity to the de.