The Search for Cleopatra
The Search for Cleopatra by Michael Foss, published by Arcade Publishing on September 10, 1999, is a biography that delves into the complex myths surrounding Cleopatra. This edition, comprising 208 pages, presents a thorough examination of the historical figure, distinguishing her from the legendary portrayals that have persisted over centuries. Foss utilizes fresh research to explore Cleopatra’s life, revealing her not only as a captivating queen but also as a politically astute leader who engaged with powerful figures like Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Cleopatra’s life, emphasizing her physical grace and political acumen. The book addresses the contradictions in her representation throughout history, providing insights into her role as a woman in a predominantly male-dominated political landscape. With a focus on biography and history, The Search for Cleopatra is illustrated and meticulously documented, offering a comprehensive look at one of history’s most fascinating figures.
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The myths surrounding Cleopatra are so vast and so contradictory that it is difficult to separate the real woman from the legend. For centuries she has been portrayed as an Asian femme fatale, the entrapping seductress of both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and as a stunningly beautiful and ruthless queen who used her sexual wiles to subvert the course of Roman rule. In this biography, Michael Foss looks at the myths and then beyond, using fresh research to bring to life the historical Cleopatra. What emerges in vivid detail is the image of a woman with physical grace and appeal, whose mind and political acumen were a match for Rome’s mighty rulers. Handsomely illustrated and impeccably documented, The Search for Cleopatra offers a portrait of one of the most absorbing and intriguing figures of all history.
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