Overview
Beautiful, charming, intelligent, and the ruler of Egypt at the age of eighteen-these qualities and more have contributed to Cleopatra as a fascinating historical figure. Often caught between the wishes of her people and her need to keep Rome as an ally, she struggled to keep Egypt powerful and independent.Author Richard Worth offers historical insight into Cleopatra's life. From civil war and her romances with two of Rome's strongest leaders to the disastrous Battle of Actium and Cleopatra's last, desperate decision as queen, Cleopatra: Queen of Ancient Egypt reveals the saga of this great ruler.
Synopsis
Beautiful, charming, intelligent, and the ruler of Egypt at the age of eighteen-these qualities and more have contributed to Cleopatra as a fascinating historical figure. Often caught between the wishes of her people and her need to keep Rome as an ally, she struggled to keep Egypt powerful and independent.
Author Richard Worth offers historical insight into Cleopatra's life. From civil war and her romances with two of Rome's strongest leaders to the disastrous Battle of Actium and Cleopatra's last, desperate decision as queen, Cleopatra: Queen of Ancient Egypt reveals the saga of this great ruler.
Joella Peterson - Children's Literature
Cleopatra: Queen of Ancient Egypt is part of the "Rulers of the Ancient World" series. This lengthy biography delves into not only the life of Cleopatra, but also the political turmoil of the Roman Empire. For example, the first chapter is titled "Childhood." This chapter tells not only about the lifestyle of Cleopatra's childhood, but it also explains the history of the family name Ptolemy and the political childhood of that regime. By writing about so many political tangents the author proves how important Cleopatra was to the rest of the world. In fact, her legend was secured shortly after her death when "[f]or the next half-century after her death, Egyptians continued to honor Cleopatra. They referred to her simply as 'the queen'." The book contains lots of pictures of statues and Ancient Egyptian artifacts along with maps that illustrate particular ideas or areas described in the text. An index, glossary, and bibliographic references are included. 2006, Enslow Publishers, Ages 12 to 16.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Cleopatra: Queen of Ancient Egypt is part of the "Rulers of the Ancient World" series. This lengthy biography delves into not only the life of Cleopatra, but also the political turmoil of the Roman Empire. For example, the first chapter is titled "Childhood." This chapter tells not only about the lifestyle of Cleopatra's childhood, but it also explains the history of the family name Ptolemy and the political childhood of that regime. By writing about so many political tangents the author proves how important Cleopatra was to the rest of the world. In fact, her legend was secured shortly after her death when "[f]or the next half-century after her death, Egyptians continued to honor Cleopatra. They referred to her simply as 'the queen'." The book contains lots of pictures of statues and Ancient Egyptian artifacts along with maps that illustrate particular ideas or areas described in the text. An index, glossary, and bibliographic references are included. 2006, Enslow Publishers, Ages 12 to 16.—Joella Peterson