Cleopatra
“Cleopatra” by Ernle Dusgate Selby Bradford, published by Penguin Books in 2000, offers a detailed biography of the iconic Queen of Egypt. Spanning 279 pages, this edition delves into Cleopatra’s life from her ascension to the throne at just 17 years old in 51 BC, through her complex relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and her political maneuvers to protect Egypt from Roman domination.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of Cleopatra’s ambitions and the historical context of her reign, including the political dynamics of her time. The book examines her marriage to her younger brother, Ptolemy XIII, and her strategic efforts during the tumultuous period of the Roman civil wars. This biography not only highlights Cleopatra’s legendary status but also provides insights into the ancient history of Egypt and its interactions with Rome.
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Had Julius Ceasar not been murdered, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, might well have become the Empress of Rome and all the Mediterranean world, living to see it ruled by a Julian-Ptolemaic dynasty. The Queen of the Nile was only 17 when she ascended the throne of Egypt in 51BC. This ambitious young woman – married to her younger brother and co-ruler Ptolomy XIII – watched the savage struggle between Ceasar and Pompey, hoping that Rome would destroy itself in the process. This astutue politician devoted her life to trying to save the Kingdom of Egypt from domination by the Romans. That she became the lover of both Ceasar and Mark Anthony was perhaps prompted by political considerations rather than passion. This text presents a biography of one of the world’s most legendary women.
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