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Many countries have had important rulers who were well-known throughout the world. One country whose leaders particularly stand out is Egypt. The leaders of ancient Egypt were extremely essential in history. was a key example of these significant rulers of Egy ....

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.... ruler of the dynasty established by Ptolemy I. was of Macedonian descent but took it upon herself to learn the Egyptian language and referred to herself as the daughter of the sun god (“ VII” 377). Her capital was Alexandria, discovered by Alexander the Great, and was an excellent center of Hellenistic Greek culture and commercial activity (Krapp 615). Three years after gained rule over Egypt she was driven into exile by the supporters of her brother Ptolemy XIII (“” 489). Caesar arrived in Egypt in search of his rival Pompey. A civil war occurred between the two Roman men. soon realized the need to cooperate with Rome to gain ben ....