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Cleopatra and Egypt (Blackwell Ancient Lives)
Cleopatra and Egypt - Blackwell Ancient Lives Author:Sally-Ann Ashton This beautifully illustrated new biography of Cleopatra draws on literary, archaeological, and art historical evidence to paint an intimate and compelling portrait of the most famous Queen of Egypt. —
Deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth
Examines Greek, Roman, and Egyptian r... more »epresentations of Cleopatra
Considers how she was viewed by her contemporaries and how she presented herself
Incorporates the author?s recent field work at a temple of Cleopatra in Alexandria