Description: Cleopatra by Joyce Tyldesley A magnificent biography of the legendary Cleopatra. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Romans regarded her as fatale monstrum, a tyrant to be crushed. Pascal said the shape of her nose changed the history of the world. Shakespeare and Tiepolo (and Elizabeth Taylor) portrayed her as an icon of tragic beauty. But who was Cleopatra, really?She was the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty of Ptolemies who had ruled Egypt for three centuries. Highly educated (she was the only one of the Ptolemies to read and speak ancient Egyptian as well as the court Greek) and very clever (her famous liaisons with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were as much to do with politics as the heart), she steered her kingdom through impossibly taxing internal problems and railed against greedy Roman imperialism. Stripping away preconceptions as old as her Roman enemies, Joyce Tyldesley uses all her skills as an Egyptologist to give us this magnificent biography. Notes Biography of the life of the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty of Ptolemies, who had ruled Egypt for 3 centuries. Portrayed as an icon of beauty, she was also highly educated, clever and railed her kingdom against Roman imperialism. Author Biography Joyce Tyldesleys books include acclaimed biographies of Rameses the Great and the Queens Hatchepsut and Nefertiti, and of Egypt: How a Lost Civilization was Rediscovered, which accompanied a major BBC television series. They have been published all over the world. Review "Tyldesleys strength has always been her storytelling, and here she is on top form. Sunday Telegraph A very readable account of the life of Cleopatra VII, and one that goes some way to redress the way in which she is often viewed... Intriguing insights into life and society in the Egypt of the Ptolemies. THES Magnificent... strips away preconceptions to provide a rich, absorbing picture of a country and its Egyptian Queen. Belfast Telegraph" "A lively and informative history - The book is a treasure trove of facts and figures Toby Clements, Daily Telegraph" Promotional The Romans regarded her as fatale monstrum, a tyrant to be crushed. Pascal said the shape of her nose changed the history of the world. Shakespeare and Tiepolo (and Elizabeth Taylor) portrayed her as an icon of tragic beauty. But who was Cleopatra, really? Long Description A magnificent biography of the legendary Cleopatra. The Romans regarded her as fatale monstrum, a tyrant to be crushed. Pascal said the shape of her nose changed the history of the world. Shakespeare and Tiepolo (and Elizabeth Taylor) portrayed her as an icon of tragic beauty. But who was Cleopatra, really? She was the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty of Ptolemies who had ruled Egypt for three centuries. Highly educated (she was the only one of the Ptolemies to read and speak ancient Egyptian as well as the court Greek) and very clever (her famous liaisons with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were as much to do with politics as the heart), she steered her kingdom through impossibly taxing internal problems and railed against greedy Roman imperialism. Stripping away preconceptions as old as her Roman enemies, Joyce Tyldesley uses all her skills as an Egyptologist to give us this magnificent biography. Review Text Tyldesleys strength has always been her storytelling, and here she is on top form. Promotional "Headline" The Romans regarded her as fatale monstrum, a tyrant to be crushed. Pascal said the shape of her nose changed the history of the world. Shakespeare and Tiepolo (and Elizabeth Taylor) portrayed her as an icon of tragic beauty. But who was Cleopatra, really? Details ISBN1861979010 Author Joyce Tyldesley Pages 320 Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 1861979010 ISBN-13 9781861979018 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-01-08 Imprint Profile Books Ltd Subtitle Last Queen of Egypt Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 932.021092 Illustrations 16pp colour plates Media Book Edition 1st Translated from English Language English Short Title Cleopatra UK Release Date 2009-01-08 AU Release Date 2009-01-08 Edition Description Main Alternative 9781847650443 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-02-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14797109;
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