The Reign Of Cleopatra
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The Reign Of Cleopatra
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Author : Stanley Mayer Burstein
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2007-12-01
The Reign Of Cleopatra written by Stanley Mayer Burstein and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An engaging, accessible biography of the legendary Egyptian queen, with source documents Ambitious, intelligent, and desired by powerful men, Cleopatra VII came to power at a time when Roman and Egyptian interests increasingly concerned the same object: Egypt itself. Cleopatra lived and reigned at the center of this complex and persistent power struggle. Her legacy has since lost much of its former political significance, as she has come to symbolize instead the potent force of female sexuality and power. In this engaging and multifaceted account, Stanley M. Burstein displays Cleopatra in the full manifold brilliance of the multiple cultures, countries, and people that surrounded her throughout her compelling life, and in so doing develops a stunning picture of a legendary queen and a deeply historic reign. Designed as an accessible introduction to Cleopatra VII and her time, The Reign of Cleopatra offers readers and researchers an appealing mix of descriptive chapters, biographical sketches, and annotated primary documents. The narrative chapters conclude with a discussion of Cleopatra’s significance as a person, a queen, and a symbol. A glossary and annotated bibliography round out the volume.
The Reign Of Cleopatra
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Author : Stanley Burstein
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
Release Date : 2004-12-30
The Reign Of Cleopatra written by Stanley Burstein and has been published by Greenwood Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This study of the life and times of Kleopatra VII examines the political, historical, and symbolic significance of the legendary Egyptian Queen.
Cleopatra Her Life And Reign
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Author : Dezső Bernáth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1907
Cleopatra Her Life And Reign written by Dezső Bernáth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1907 with categories.
Cleopatra
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Author : Susan Blackaby
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2009
Cleopatra written by Susan Blackaby and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
An air of mystcry surrounds Cleopatra. A record of her reign as queen of Egypt simply doesn't exist and we must piece together her story from fragments, artifacts, and historical writings. Was she a selfish, extravagant, and overly ambitious tyrant? Or was she a patriotic advocate for her people with the courage to stand up to those who held power in Rome? Cleopatra spent her reign fighting for her right to rule and struggling to maintain Egypt's independence. Love, power, and political advantage became intertwined as Cleopatra aligned herself with the dominant political figures of her time. These partnerships both helped and hurt her beloved Egypt. So who was Cleopatra? Her motives may be open to debate, but it cannot be denied that she was a savvy political mastermind, a powerful queen, and a force to be reckoned with - in any age. Book jacket.
Cleopatra And Egypt
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Author : Sally-Ann Ashton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-03-25
Cleopatra And Egypt written by Sally-Ann Ashton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-25 with History categories.
This beautifully illustrated new biography of Cleopatra draws on literary, archaeological, and art historical evidence to paint an intimate and compelling portrait of the most famous Queen of Egypt. Deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth Examines Greek, Roman, and Egyptian representations of Cleopatra Considers how she was viewed by her contemporaries and how she presented herself Incorporates the author’s recent field work at a temple of Cleopatra in Alexandria Beautifully illustrated with over 40 images
Cleopatra
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Author : Kelly Mass
language : en
Publisher: Efalon Acies
Release Date : 2023-12-09
Cleopatra written by Kelly Mass and has been published by Efalon Acies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-09 with History categories.
Cleopatra VII Philopator stands as the final reigning monarch of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, holding sway from 51 to 30 BC. As a descendant of Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek general, and comrade of Alexander the Great, who laid the foundation for the Ptolemaic dynasty, Cleopatra's lineage echoed the intricate tapestry of Hellenistic rule. Following her demise, Egypt's destiny intertwined with the Roman Empire, spelling the end of the penultimate Hellenistic kingdom and the era that had endured since Alexander's reign (336–323 BC). Remarkably, Cleopatra distinguished herself as the sole Ptolemaic ruler to master the Egyptian language, even as her primary tongue remained Koine Greek. Her historical journey began against the backdrop of familial and political strife. Cleopatra's entrance into the political arena unfolded when her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, sought refuge in Rome in 58 BC. An uprising in Egypt allowed Berenice IV, Cleopatra's rival daughter, to ascend the throne during this tumultuous period. Ptolemy's return in 55 BC, backed by Roman military intervention, led to Berenice's demise. Upon Ptolemy's death in 51 BC, Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII embarked on a joint reign, marred by internal discord that escalated into open civil war. The political landscape further convulsed with the arrival of Julius Caesar on the scene. After Caesar's victory over Pompey in 48 BC, Pompey sought refuge in Egypt, only to be ambushed and executed by Ptolemy XIII. The ensuing power struggle resulted in Cleopatra's encounter with Caesar, sparking a complex web of alliances and conflicts. The Battle of the Nile in 47 BC witnessed the demise of Ptolemy XIII, leaving Cleopatra in a precarious position. Amid these tumultuous events, Cleopatra's half-sister Arsinoe IV faced exile for her involvement in the siege.
Cleopatra
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Author : Désiré De Bernáth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1908
Cleopatra written by Désiré De Bernáth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1908 with categories.
The Life And Times Of Cleopatra Queen Of Egypt A Study In The Origin Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Arthur Edward Pearse Brome Weigall
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2017-01-22
The Life And Times Of Cleopatra Queen Of Egypt A Study In The Origin Of The Roman Empire written by Arthur Edward Pearse Brome Weigall and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-22 with categories.
In the following pages it will be observed that, in order not to distract the reader, I have refrained from adding large numbers of notes, references, and discussions, such as are customary in works of this kind. I am aware that by telling a straightforward story in this manner I lay myself open to the suspicions of my fellow-workers, for there is always some tendency to take not absolutely seriously a book which neither prints chapter and verse for its every statement, nor often interrupts the text with erudite arguments. In the case of the subject which is here treated, however, it has seemed to me unnecessary to encumber the pages in this manner, since the sources of my information are all so well known; and I have thus been able to present the book to the reader in a style consonant with a principle of archæological and historical study to which I have always endeavoured to adhere—namely, the avoidance of as many of those attestations of learning as may be discarded without real loss. A friend of mine, an eminent scholar, in discussing with me the scheme of this volume, earnestly exhorted me on the present occasion not to abide by this principle. Remarking that the trouble with my interpretation of history was that I attempted to make the characters live, he urged me at least to justify the manner of their resuscitation in the eyes of the doctors of science by cramming my pages with extracts from my working notes, relevant or otherwise, and by smattering my text with Latin and Greek quotations. I trust, however, that he was speaking in behalf of a very small company, for the sooner this kind of jargon of scholarship is swept into the world’s dust-bin, the better will it be for public education. To my mind a knowledge of the past is so necessary to a happy mental poise that it seems absolutely essential for historical studies to be placed before the general reader in a manner sympathetic to him. “History,” said Emerson, “no longer shall be a dull book. It shall walk incarnate in every just and wise man. You shall not tell me by languages and titles a catalogue of the volumes you have read. You shall make me feel what periods you have lived.” Such has been my attempt in the following pages; and, though I am so conscious of my literary limitations that I doubt my ability to place the reader in touch with past events, I must confess to a sense of gladness that I, at any rate, with almost my whole mind, have lived for a time in the company of the men and women of long ago of whom these pages tell.
The Story Of Cleopatra
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Author : J.D. Rockefeller
language : en
Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller
Release Date :
The Story Of Cleopatra written by J.D. Rockefeller and has been published by J.D. Rockefeller this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
In 30 B.C., Queen Cleopatra took her own life in a mausoleum in Alexandria, thus ending the reign of the last independent pharaohs of Egypt. After her death, Egypt became one of the many provinces of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra’s rule of more than two decades involved ruthless power struggles with her siblings and alliances and affairs with the likes of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. It was her life that inspired the very famous play written by Shakespeare, Anthony and Cleopatra. While she is one of the most alluring figures in ancient history, not many people know the truth about her life, battles, and affairs. She was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and is often regarded in modern times as a symbol of female power in the ancient world. While many people considered her beauty as her biggest asset, the truth is that her intellect and her charms and her beautiful voice were actually her biggest assets. In fact, she was believed to have a manly face, a face which could by no means be considered beautiful. This book is an attempt to look at her life right from her birth until the day she took her own life.
Cleopatra
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Author : Joyce Tyldesley
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2011-05-26
Cleopatra written by Joyce Tyldesley and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
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.