Cleopatra

Author : Stacy Schiff
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316121804

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Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff Pdf

The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first when both were teenagers. She poisoned the second. Ultimately she dispensed with an ambitious sister as well; incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however, to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, among the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a child with Caesar and -- after his murder -- three more with his protégé. Already she was the wealthiest ruler in the Mediterranean; the relationship with Antony confirmed her status as the most influential woman of the age. The two would together attempt to forge a new empire, in an alliance that spelled their ends. Cleopatra has lodged herself in our imaginations ever since. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way, Cleopatra's supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiff 's is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life.

Author : Joyce Tyldesley
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781847650443

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Cleopatra by Joyce Tyldesley Pdf

She was the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty of Ptolemies who had ruled Egypt for three centuries. Highly educated (she was the only one of the Ptolemies to read and speak ancient Egyptian as well as the court Greek) and very clever (her famous liaisons with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were as much to do with politics as the heart), she steered her kingdom through impossibly taxing internal problems and railed against greedy Roman imperialism. Stripping away preconceptions as old as her Roman enemies, Joyce Tyldesley uses all her skills as an Egyptologist to give us this magnificent biography.

Author : The History Hour
Publisher : Kolme Korkeudet Oy
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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CLEOPATRA by The History Hour Pdf

Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, nominally survived as pharaoh by her son Caesarion. She was also a diplomat, naval commander, polyglot, and medical author. As a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she was a descendant of its founder, Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek general and companion of Alexander the Great. Inside you’ll read about • Rome comes to Egypt • Sibling rivalry • Caesar and Cleopatra • Assassination • Antony and Cleopatra • An Alexandrian idyll • Dusk approaches And much more! Julius Caesar maintained a private affair with Cleopatra that produced a son, Caesarion (Ptolemy XV). When Caesar was assassinated Cleopatra attempted to have Caesarion named as his heir, but this fell instead to Caesar’s grandnephew Octavian. In the Liberators’ civil war Cleopatra sided with the Roman Second Triumvirate formed by Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. Cleopatra had an affair with Antony that would eventually produce three children: Alexander Helios, Cleopatra Selene II, and Ptolemy Philadelphus. Octavian’s forces invaded Egypt and defeated those of Antony, leading to his suicide. When Cleopatra learned that Octavian planned to bring her to Rome for his triumphal procession, she committed suicide by poisoning, the popular belief being that she was bitten by an asp.

Author : Prudence J. Jones
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 080613741X

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Cleopatra by Prudence J. Jones Pdf

This fascinating sourcebook documents what we know of Cleopatra and also shows how she has evolved through the lens of interpretation.

Author : Grace Norwich
Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 0545587530

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Cleopatra by Grace Norwich Pdf

As the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, I ruled alone without the help of my husband. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and I passionately loved my people. Much has been written of my beauty, but I was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. I was a queen who was worshipped as a god. I am Cleopatra. To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture, with books, plays, and movies devoted to her story. I AM CLEOPATRA will follow her journey from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end. Learn all about this legendary queen's fascinating life in Scholastic's I AM biography series.

Author : Alberto Angela
Publisher : HarperVia
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0062984225

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Cleopatra by Alberto Angela Pdf

The twilight of a republic -- The death of Caesar -- Rome in chaos -- Cleopatra returns to Alexandria -- Cleopatra remembers Caesar -- The battle of Philippi -- Cleopatra and Antony meet -- True love -- The start of a nightmare -- The battle of Actium -- The end of Antony and Cleopatra -- The dawn of an empire.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9782267368574

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Introduction to Cleopatra by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Cleopatra VII Philopator was a well-known queen of ancient Egypt who gained worldwide fame for her beauty, intelligence, and political acumen. She ruled over Egypt from 51 BC until her death in 30 BC, and was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty. Cleopatra was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, and she became queen at the age of 18. During her time as queen, she had relationships with two of the most powerful men in ancient Rome: Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her involvement with these two men led to her downfall and ultimately, her death. Cleopatra was known for her intellectual curiosity and her ability to speak multiple languages. She was also a skilled diplomat, and was able to maintain her power by forming alliances and negotiating with other leaders. Her reign saw the growth of Egypt's economy and a resurgence of its cultural and artistic traditions. Cleopatra was also a patron of the arts, and was known for her love of music, poetry, and literature. Despite her many accomplishments, she was viewed by many of her contemporaries as a dangerous woman who used her beauty and intelligence to manipulate those around her.

Author : Anne Mustoe
Publisher : Random House
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780753547809

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Cleopatra's Needle by Anne Mustoe Pdf

It was a blustery April morning on the Thames Embankment in London when Anne Mustoe set out on a phenomenal lone cycle ride - to the original site of Cleopatra's Needle at Heliopolis in Egypt. Leaving behind home comforts, she set herself the challenge of travelling close to water wherever possible - via the Seine and the Rhone, then alongside the Burgundy canal, the Po and the Venetian Lagoon. Before she would reach her final waterway - the evocative Nile - Ms Mustoe would encounter the dusty yet beguiling Near East: Turkey, Syria, the Lebanon and finally Egypt itself. Anne Mustoe weaves a story of exquisite detail laced with the understated humour that has become her hallmark.

Author : Avanti Centrae
Publisher : Thunder Creek Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798986316420

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Cleopatra's Vendetta by Avanti Centrae Pdf

DA VINCI CODE meets MISSION IMPOSSIBLE in this multi-award-winning standalone thriller from international bestselling author Avanti Centrae. It's a fast-paced bombshell of a story about royal secrets and epic lies. Born a goddess, Cleopatra died a prisoner. But the cobra's deadly kiss was just the beginning... Global Thriller First Place Winner — Chanticleer International Book Awards Runner Up — Paris Book Festival Bari, Italy, present day. Think tank Special Ops leader Timothy Stryker and his wife Angie, a self-made CEO, haven’t exactly been seeing eye-to-eye. They take a much-needed Italian holiday, but it comes to a shocking end when Angie and their daughter are kidnapped. Still raw from the death of their infant son, Stryker is desperate to rescue Angie and reconcile their differences. As he works to locate the captors’ lair, he discovers the kidnappers are behind a string of recent assassinations and attempting another high-profile hit in only seven days. But when he learns their plans for his only remaining child, the scab on his heart tears open and blood begins to spill. Working from inside her brutal captors’ high-security compound, Angie realizes the cabal is hiding an ancient secret using modern propaganda techniques. And as Stryker races hitmen across India, Egypt, and Greece to thwart the next assassination and save his family, he has to connect a series of deadly dots tracing all the way back to the time of Cleopatra. Ultimately, the estranged pair must shake the deeply buried pillars of western civilization to save their four-year-old daughter from an unspeakable fate. Fascinating, provocative, original, and timely, Cleopatra's Vendetta is a sizzling novel that paints a disturbing picture of some of the most intricate issues that have plagued humanity’s past…challenges that color our days and provide the blueprint for our future. “Action, adventure, and suspense! A juicy thriller.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times & International bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series "A fascinating look at the 2000-year culture clash between male and female power systems." —Katherine Neville, New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Internationally bestselling author “Race-against-time, action-packed adventure. This is a thriller that will captivate its audience from the first page.” —Manhattan Book Review "An adventure that will appeal to fans of Dan Brown. It's one of those rare birds: a thriller that will have you turning the pages and leave you thinking." —Debbi Mack, New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae and Erica Jensen mysteries “If you like your modern global threats to have a dash of ancient mystery and mysticism, you’re going to find yourself with some sleepless nights while reading Cleopatra’s Vendetta.” —Kevin Tumlinson, bestselling and award-winning author of The Coelho Medallion "Dangerous and intoxicating." —Audrey Wilson, screenwriter, producer, and award-winning author of Wrong Girl Gone

Author : Sir William James Erasmus Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600018943

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Cleopatra's Needle, with Brief Notes on Egypt and Egyptian Obelisks. [With Illustrations.] by Sir William James Erasmus Wilson Pdf

Author : Khaled El Shalakany
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490770635

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Cleopatra's Bath by Khaled El Shalakany Pdf

An original and thought provoking collection of short stories and photographs with an astounding range from Cleopatra bathing in the fountain of youth, to time travel, to the Egyptian Goddess of the Nile Anuket inviting a young man to an exchange... The Photographs taken by the author range from Egyptian scenes to the antarctic, to the Himalayas, to the Andes and other interesting places.

Author : Robert Steven Bianchi,Brooklyn Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Egypt
ISBN : UOM:39076000960653

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Cleopatra's Egypt by Robert Steven Bianchi,Brooklyn Museum Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-04-07
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780141012285

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Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare Pdf

A battle-hardened soldier, Antony is one of the three leaders of the Roman world. But he is also a man in the grip of an all-consuming passion for the exotic and tempestuous queen of Egypt. And when their life of pleasure together is threatened by the encroaching politics of Rome, the conflict between love and duty has devastating consequences.

Author : Michelle Lovric
Publisher : Virago Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0714119377

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Cleopatra's Face by Michelle Lovric Pdf

This book consists of illustrated quotations, both ancient and modern, about the fatal beauty Cleopatra, the most fatale of femmes, the Queen of Egypt, literaure, stage and screen.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000132746276

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Judy by Anonim Pdf