Goldsworthy, Adrian
Antony and Cleopatra
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753828632
- author:
- Goldsworthy, Adrian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 3.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Classical history / classical civilisation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The story of Antony and Cleopatra has captivated storytellers for centuries. This history, based exclusively on ancient sources and archaeological evidence, sets the record straight behind one of the most famous love affairs in history. Antony, as one of the three men in control of the Roman Empire, was a powerful figure, but his reputation has been shaped by myth. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, was not the exotic woman of legend, but a shrewd politician who forged strong alliances with influential men in Rome. This book dispels many myths and provides a fresh perspective on this famous couple. By examining ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Adrian Goldsworthy gives us a nuanced understanding of the power politics and personal passion that drove their relationship.
Related Products
Related Products
Antony and Cleopatra
Shakespeare, William
Antony and Cleopatra
McCullough, Colleen
Antony and Cleopatra (Wordsworth Classics)
Shakespeare, William
Antony and Cleopatra (Orchard Classics)
Matthews, Andrew
Antony and Cleopatra (Pemguin Classics)
William Shakespeare , Ren Weis (Editor, Introduction)