This is a highly readable study of Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff. Because Cleopatra has been reinterpreted so many times through the ages, it is hard to know the truth about this amazing queen. However, the author goes back and uses classical sources. She spends a great deal of time separating fact from fancy.
The final story is grand in scope. This queen enchanted two of the most powerful Roman men of the day -- Julius Ceasar and Mark Antony. She had children by each man (while the man was married to another). This book really added to my understanding of Cleopatra, her age, Julius Ceasar and Mark Antony.
The final story is grand in scope. This queen enchanted two of the most powerful Roman men of the day -- Julius Ceasar and Mark Antony. She had children by each man (while the man was married to another). This book really added to my understanding of Cleopatra, her age, Julius Ceasar and Mark Antony.
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