McCullough, Colleen
Antony and Cleopatra
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007225798
- author:
- McCullough, Colleen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Antony and Cleopatra by Colleen McCullough is a historical epic that explores the complex web of power, passion, and politics in ancient Rome. After Julius Caesar's murder, Mark Antony's 18-year-old nephew Octavian emerges as his successor, but Antony's own ambitions and desires lead him to forge an alliance with Cleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt. Their tumultuous relationship is marked by a deep fascination and mutual need, as both Antony and Cleopatra seek support and heirs in a treacherous world. As the fate of Rome hangs in the balance, their love becomes a source of strength and weakness, driving them towards a tragic confrontation with inexorable fate. With its rich historical background and vivid cast of characters, this novel brings ancient Egypt and Rome to life in a thrilling tale of battle, scandal, and romance.
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