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 throughout

- a timeline

- an introduction to the other people you'll meet in the book, such as Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great

- maps

- sidebars

- a top ten list of important things to know, and more

© 2014 Scholastic, Inc. (E-bok): 9780545589420

Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 7 januari 2014