Stacy Schiff

Cleopatra: A Life

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ISBN 13:: 9780316001946
author:: Stacy Schiff
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Overseas Editions New
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 13.97 x 3.05 x 20.83 centimetres
Genre:: Biography, Historical, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Cleopatra A Life by Stacy Schiff is a masterful biography that separates fact from fiction to reveal the true nature of one of history's most fascinating figures. The palace of Cleopatra was a place of intrigue and drama, where politics and personal relationships were intertwined with deadly consequences. Her life was marked by strategic marriages, brutal conflicts, and high-stakes alliances that shaped the course of ancient history. Through a meticulous analysis of classical sources, Schiff sheds light on the complex personality of this enigmatic queen, whose legacy has been distorted over time. This book offers a fresh perspective on Cleopatra's remarkable story, one that reveals the intelligence, cunning, and determination that defined her life and legacy.

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