Cleopatra

Learn about the legendary queen who ruled ancient Egypt for nineteen years.As the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, I ruled alone without the help of my husband. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and I passionately loved my people. Much has been written of my beauty, but I was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. I was a queen who was worshipped as a god. I am Cleopatra. To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture, with books, plays, and movies devoted to her story. This biography follows her journey from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end, with:illustrations throughouta timelinean introduction to the other people you’ll meet in the book, such as Julius Caesar and Alexander the Greatmapssidebarsa top ten list of important things to know, and more