The Encyclopedia of Preserved People: Pickled, Frozen, and Mummified Corpses from Around the World

Mouldy Mummies (Smelly Old History)

Life in the Time of Moctezuma and the Aztecs

Cleopatra Tells All!

Rotton Romans Shuffle-puzzle Book (Horrible Histories Novelty)

The Story of Scotland: Inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland

Interview With Cleopatra and Other Famous Rulers

Spilling the Beans on Julius Ceasar and His Friends, Romans and Countrymen

Extraordinary

The book provides a biography of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. It covers her family lineage, rise to power, relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, military conflicts, defeat by Octavian, and eventual suicide. The author examines Cleopatra's legacy as one of the most famous women in history and analyzes her political acumen, personal life, role as a mother, and extraordinary life as Egypt's last queen. Additionally, the book touches on how the Romans and prominent figures like Pascal and Shakespeare viewed Cleopatra, adding depth to her portrayal in history.

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