Cleopatra: last queen of Egypt
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Joyce Tyldesley's 'Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt' offers a readable, scholarly portrait of Cleopatra grounded in Egyptological knowledge.
Tyldesley situates Cleopatra within the Ptolemaic dynasty and the broader Egyptian political, social, and religious landscape.
The book explores Cleopatra's strategies as a ruler, her relationships with Rome, and the myths that later transformed her image.
Tyldesley combines primary-source analysis with archaeological and historical context to provide a balanced view.
The work is aimed at both general readers and those seeking an informed introduction to Cleopatra's world.
Tyldesley situates Cleopatra within the Ptolemaic dynasty and the broader Egyptian political, social, and religious landscape.
The book explores Cleopatra's strategies as a ruler, her relationships with Rome, and the myths that later transformed her image.
Tyldesley combines primary-source analysis with archaeological and historical context to provide a balanced view.
The work is aimed at both general readers and those seeking an informed introduction to Cleopatra's world.
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