Routledge - Juba II and Kleopatra Selene: Royal Scholarship

Explore the fascinating history of Rome's African frontier with this scholarly work from Routledge Classical Monographs. This book examines the lives and leadership of Juba II and Kleopatra Selene, who ruled the client kingdom of Mauretania. Raised in Rome, Juba II worked to uphold Roman interests in northwest Africa through a reign that lasted over fifty years. Learn how this royal couple created a unique multicultural environment at their capital, Caesarea. The text details how Egyptian, Hellenistic Greek, and indigenous elements merged under their rule. Beyond politics, the book covers Juba II's career as a writer and scholar, looking at how his extensive collection of works shaped Roman understanding of the southern half of the continent. This is a detailed resource for students and readers interested in ancient history and the intersection of Roman and African civilizations.