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 Shulgi
5:47 Shulgi's family
9:19 Shulgi's children
13:01 Shulgi's motivation
14:37 the 'harem'
17:47 the court
21:35 agency of the wives
25:56 impact of Shulgi becoming a god
27:32 royal deaths
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Chapters

1. 38. Tonia Sharlach: The power behind the throne (00:00:00)

2. the Ur III period and king Shulgi (00:02:43)

3. Shulgi's family (00:05:47)

4. Shulgi's children (00:09:19)

5. Shulgi's motivation (00:13:01)

6. the 'harem' (00:14:37)

7. the court (00:17:47)

8. agency of the wives (00:21:35)

9. impact of Shulgi becoming a god (00:25:56)

10. royal deaths (00:27:32)

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