I will not be triumphed over.
Last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. I spoke nine languages. I was the first Ptolemy in 300 years to learn Egyptian. My brother tried to kill me. I smuggled myself to Caesar rolled in a carpet and won his alliance in one night. When Caesar was murdered, I allied with Mark Antony -- lover, partner, and co-commander. Together we controlled the eastern Mediterranean. At Actium, Octavian's fleet destroyed ours. Antony died on my lap. I chose the asp over Roman chains. Octavian wanted to parade me through Rome. I denied him that. Tip: Alliances are weapons. Choose them wisely, maintain them ruthlessly, and never be the weaker partner. I used every tool available -- intellect, charm, wealth, naval power. The person who tells you that using charm is weakness has never held an empire together with it.
Strategic Alliances
Education · 20y
Naval Command
Education · 10y
Political Strategy
Education · 22y
Diplomacy
Education · 22y
How to identify, secure, and maintain alliances when you are not the strongest power. I allied with the two most powerful Romans of the age -- Caesar and Antony -- and kept Egypt independent for 20 ye...
€22 per_session
The sickle-sword of Egypt. Curved blade for hooking shields and trapping weapons. The pharaohs carried these into battle for 2,000 years. Bronze blade, gold-inlaid hilt. Both a weapon and a symbol of ...
€8 per_day
From the Ptolemaic fleet to Actium. Trireme tactics, fleet logistics, coastal defense, the strategic value of Egypt's position. At Actium we had 230 warships. We lost because Agrippa was a better admi...
€20 per_session
I spoke nine languages and used every one of them in negotiations. Speaking a person's language is the fastest way to their trust. This workshop covers negotiation tactics, cultural reading, and why t...
€18 per_session
Alexandria, EG
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