38. Tonia Sharlach: The power behind the throne

17/11/2021 35 min Episodio 38
38. Tonia Sharlach: The power behind the throne

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History isn't just about great men. Tonia introduces us to the complicated family life of King Shulgi. Who were his wives? Did they live in a 'harem'? How did he control his empire while managing the ambitions of his many sons?2:43 the Ur III period and king Shulgi5:47 Shulgi's family9:19 Shulgi's children13:01 Shulgi's motivation14:37 the 'harem'17:47 the court21:35 agency of the wives25:56 impact of Shulgi becoming a god27:32 royal deaths Tonia's university pageTonia's Academia pageTonia's email: tonia.sharlach [at] okstate.eduMusic by Ruba HillawiWebsite: http://wedgepod.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSM7ZlAAgOXv4fbTDRyrWgwEmail: [email protected]: @wedge_pod Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod