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Cleopatra: A Life from Beginning to End Hardcover – Large Print, February 17, 2023

by Hourly History (Author)
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Discover the remarkable life of Cleopatra...
The last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the last Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra reigned over the end of an era. Cleopatra has been defined by her relationships with powerful Roman statesmen Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, both of whom fathered her children, but there is much more to Cleopatra’s story than romantic intrigue.

One of the first independent female rulers of an ancient kingdom, Cleopatra was a gifted diplomat, efficient administrator, and accomplished linguist who ruled her kingdom with more courage than the majority of her male predecessors. Cleopatra’s death ended an era, but her life promised the dawn of a new age, one where women might dare to rule the world.

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  • The Ptolemaic Dynasty
  • Cleopatra as Queen
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    124 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    February 17, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8377877325
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BW3G13RW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (February 17, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8377877325
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 750 ratings

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Israel Drazin
5.0 out of 5 stars The true history of a famous queen
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
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Hourly History is one of the great buys on Amazon. Every Friday people who subscribe – and the subscription is free – get several short history books, books filed with information, written by experts, that can be completed in an hour, for free. Thereafter these books sell for just a few dollars.
Cleopatra is an example. We know little of the true facts about her even though she was an important historical figure. She was the last Pharaoh of Egypt, the last Greek who ruled this country. She influenced Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and the Emperor Augustus who handled her legacy. This is because her history was composed by her enemies, people who hated her because of her power and the way she used it. This history book tells us as much as we know about her, and it is fascinating, the truth rather than the fictions seen in films.
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Lisa Ambrose
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
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Good summary of a complicated woman and the events that took place during her time. One must wonder what would have happened since if she and Mark Antony had defeated Octavian.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reads
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
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I love the Hourly History books. They are easy to read and try to stay as actual as possible. Great workout for my brain while I'm doing cardio for my body!!
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Bevan
3.0 out of 5 stars Another gem from Hourly History
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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Another quick, but encompassing', look at a fascinating life.
There's (understandably) some assumptions as to what actually happened, and who did what; when, how and why.
Just a few little grammatical glitches ;-).
There's a convoluted cast of characters that may prove to be a challenge to follow.
STILL - she comes across as an amazing woman.
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Dale DePriest
5.0 out of 5 stars It makes a really good story
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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I am a fan of Hourly History but they have really outdone themselves on this one. They have used the story of Cleopatra to provide a history of the middle of the 1st century B.C. which is steeped in excitement and intrigue. The story of Cleopatra is often shown in movies and books as the scapegoat by her enemies but I think the author captured the true story of her life and rule of Egypt. It is a must read for a bit of Roman and Egyptian history and the role of the last pharaoh in history.
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Ed Barton
4.0 out of 5 stars Biography Of A Master Politician
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021
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Only 39 at the time of her death, Cleopatra was central to the lives of multiple Romans, including Julius Caesar, Octavian and Marc Antony. The intrigues of Cleopatra in the history of Rome impacted the world for millennia. An interesting read.
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Jim Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars She was not Elizabeth Taylor!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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I thought I knew the life of Cleopatra pretty well, but surprisingly I learned a few things even in this short expose' ! She was a unique ruler among the ancients and not just because she was female. This books threads Cleopatra's life from her beginnings to her untimely demise at roughly 39 years of age, ending in Romeo and Juliet style, She was the last of the Ptolemaic(Grecian) to rule Egypt. Most notably her life was probably not quite like the Elizabeth Taylor portrayal, though everything does indicate she was at least somewhat beautiful.
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Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quick read to get a glimpse into the life of Cleopatra
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020
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I have not read much on Cleopatra, so I cannot say anything on accuracy. However, this is a good quick read into the life of a mysterious and iconic historical figure. The author makes a point to try and stick to what little facts are known about her. An excellent point made from the start is history is for the victors, and since Cleopatra was not a victor much of her story is unknown.
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Gary Barbero
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reading
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2022
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As with other books by Clayton, this book provides the reader with an excellent overview of her life and deeds…….
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Sinderesis
5.0 out of 5 stars un gran personaje histórico
Reviewed in Mexico on February 19, 2021
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Una mujer talentosa e inteligente que no dudo en poner todos los recursos de que disponía para obtener sus objetivos . Madre devota y preocupada siempre por dar lo mejor para sus hijos . un libro muy interesante.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Putting the truth first!,
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2021
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We think we know the story of Cleopatra V11 but we only know the Cleopatra of poems plays and films! In truth Cleopatra was a gifted Queen who lived a very lavish lifestyle and intended to keep it. If Egypt was taken over by Rome the Ptolemaic era was over, so Cleopatra did her best to form alliances to keep her as Queen of Egypt and if not her, then her son. She gambled and lost all!
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Bigred
5.0 out of 5 stars HISTORY AT ITS BEST
Reviewed in Australia on August 30, 2019
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The product gives an interesting summary of Cleopatra which is well worth reading
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derick prentice
4.0 out of 5 stars A woman of her time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2020
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Its not to hard to get to know enough about there life without getting to deep into details.
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