Marriage Quote by Charles River Editors
““The Pharaoh involved in the marriage alliance with Solomon would have been either Siamun or his son, Psusennes II. In either case, Pharaoh Shoshenq I (Shishak) begins a different (the 22nd) dynasty altogether and would not necessarily have honored any alliances made by his predecessors (Kuhrt, 1995, 624). Putting””
About This Quote
Source Reference: Encyclopedia of Ancient History, 1995
Historical alliances shift with dynastic changes, making prior agreements unreliable.
In simple terms: Alliances change with new rulers.
Anticipate political shifts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- historical research
- policy planning
- genealogical studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess the stability of current alliances?
- What factors predict diplomatic continuity?
Historical records may be incomplete or biased.