Listen "38. Tonia Sharlach: The power behind the throne"
Episode Synopsis
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
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