Seleucid Empire - 07 - Treading the Line

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12 күн бұрын

Seleucus IV Philopator ruled between 187 - 175 BC during a time of great uncertainty following the conclusion of the Roman-Seleucid war (192 - 188 BC).
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All music included is credited to Brandon Fiechter.
Source Material
Primary:
Diadorus Siculus - Library of History
Porphyrius - Against the Christians (with commentary from St Jerome)
Appian - Syrian Wars
Daniel - Book of Daniel
Polybius - Histories
Secondary:
“Courts & Elites in the Hellenistic Empires” by Rolf Strootman
Anne-Emmanuelle Veïsse, The ‘Great Theban Revolt’, 206-186 BCE In: Cultures of Resistance in the Hellenistic East. Edited by: Paul J. Kosmin and Ian S. Moyer, Oxford University Press
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@jankruger7551 10 күн бұрын

I have waited for this video!!

@wilsontheconqueror8101 10 күн бұрын

The Selucids & Ptolemys had to know that inbreeding was not productive. And it's just strange they kept going this practice. The fact that Cleopatra was quite intelligent with her genetic background is downright astounding! Nevertheless it is a credit to their military & political abilities in keeping their empire's robust for decades,even centuries. Always look forward to more coverage of the Selucids! Well done!

@gamerwithopinions2036 11 күн бұрын

Very nice quality can't wait to get to Mithridates the VI

@SeleukosINikator_ 11 күн бұрын

Hail to Seleucia.

@Miller09095 10 күн бұрын

The Seleucid Empire always impressed me. They are definitely in the most awkward position of the successor Kingdoms as my TWR2 attempts at them have proven. They have many ups and downs which make them quite entertaining to learn about as well.

@SeleukosINikator_ 9 күн бұрын

Which is actually based and essentialist for a Apollonic Empire, don't fall for the Ptolemaic, Mauryan, Parthian/Persian, Armenian, Pontic or Roman propaganda.

@ItsJustCartier 8 күн бұрын

14:55 As interesting it is to have an idea on the wealth of ancient empires it’s probably best to not convert it in modern currency. It might be easier to explain their wealth by what that money could buy you and status that came with it during that time :)

@obscurehistory1 8 күн бұрын

Appreciate the feedback!

@ItsJustCartier 8 күн бұрын

@@obscurehistory1 np love your channel especially when you recommend books or excerpts that you sourced for the vid