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1 Topic Proposal: Influence of African Kingdoms on the Greco-Roman Empires Tracey Evans Tollie Banker HIS 301: World History and Culture March 5, 2024

2 The topic that I’ve chosen to research is the influence of African Kingdoms on the Greco-Roman empires. I have never researched this before and I found it to be intriguing to learn about. African kingdoms had significant interactions with the Greco- Roman empires through trade, political alliances and cultural exchanges. These exchanges were made possible by Africa's connection to the Mediterranean area. Gaspard Pagès explains that “Iron became a widespread material used in all aspects of Gallic and Roman life–household activities, arts and crafts, weapon-making, construction and all forms of architecture.” 1 The rich heritage and cultural contributions of African kingdoms played a significant role in shaping the Greco-Roman empires, influencing their art, architecture, and societal norms. In addition to trade, African kingdoms and the Greco-Roman empires also engaged in diplomatic and military interactions. Some African kingdoms, such as Egypt and Numidia, formed alliances with the empires in Egypt, Numidia and Carthage and caused consequences. I will focus on the cultures of Egypt, Numidia, and Carthage as well as historical people. These people are Cleopatra VII and Hannibal Barca. Wilkinson mentions that “Hannibal’s army was a core of African troops. These were best troops available to a Punic commander and came from the Phoenician and Libyan cities in the vicinity of Carthage. They fought as heavy infantry, armed with a spear, shield, helmet and a linen cuirass”. 2 According to Huang “Cleopatra was an influential figure who managed to secure the strongest relationship between a Ptolemy and a Roman leader. However, the strategic concerns of Rome destined the doom of herself and her empire.” 3 1 Gaspard Pagès et al., “Vice-Versa: The Iron Trade in the Western Roman Empire between Gaul and the Mediterranean,” PLOS ONE 17, no. 5 (May 17, 2022), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268209. 2 C. W. Wilkinson and Erika Hermanowicz, “Uncanny Hannibal: Hannibal as a Roman-like Figure during the Second Punic War,” Uncanny Hannibal: Hannibal as a Roman-like Figure during the Second Punic War (dissertation, n.d.), 11. 3 Shuoheng Huang, Cleopatra’s Autonomy as Ruler of Ptolemy Egypt and the Examination of the Roman Influence Over Egypt , n.d.

3 I plan to extensively research the cultures of Egypt, Numidia and Carthage and their influence as well as Cleopatra VII and Hannibal Barca. I will research once a day, develop an outline, and use Google Scholar along with the Shapiro Library.

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4 Bibliography Huang, Shuoheng. Cleopatra’s Autonomy as Ruler of Ptolemy Egypt and the Examination of the Roman Influence Over Egypt , n.d. Pagès, Gaspard, Philippe Dillmann, Enrique Vega, Marion Berranger, Sylvain Bauvais, Luc Long, and Philippe Fluzin. “Vice-Versa: The Iron Trade in the Western Roman Empire between Gaul and the Mediterranean.” PLOS ONE 17, no. 5 (May 17, 2022). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268209 . Wilkinson, C. W., and Erika Hermanowicz. “Uncanny Hannibal: Hannibal as a Roman-like Figure during the Second Punic War.” Uncanny Hannibal: Hannibal as a Roman-like Figure during the Second Punic War , n.d.

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