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The Life And Death Of Cleopatra

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The Life And Death Of Cleopatra is a historical non-fiction book written by Claude Ferval. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of one of the most famous queens in history, Cleopatra. Ferval explores the political and social context of Cleopatra's reign in ancient Egypt, as well as her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The author delves into the complex character of Cleopatra, examining her intelligence, ambition, and the challenges she faced as a female ruler in a male-dominated society. The book also covers the events leading up to her death, including her defeat by Octavian in the Battle of Actium and her subsequent suicide. Ferval draws on a range of historical sources to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Cleopatra and her world. The Life And Death Of Cleopatra is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, women's history, or the lives of powerful women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162968575
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 338
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 454 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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The Life And Death Of Cleopatra is a historical non-fiction book written by Claude Ferval. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of one of the most famous queens in history, Cleopatra. Ferval explores the political and social context of Cleopatra's reign in ancient Egypt, as well as her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The author delves into the complex character of Cleopatra, examining her intelligence, ambition, and the challenges she faced as a female ruler in a male-dominated society. The book also covers the events leading up to her death, including her defeat by Octavian in the Battle of Actium and her subsequent suicide. Ferval draws on a range of historical sources to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Cleopatra and her world. The Life And Death Of Cleopatra is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, women's history, or the lives of powerful women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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