Jones, Prudence J.

Cleopatra: A Sourcebook (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture)

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ISBN 13:: 9780806137414
author:: Jones, Prudence J.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Oklahoma Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 345
Dimensions:: 152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: Biography / Autobiography
Condition:: New
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Cleopatra: A Sourcebook by Prudence J. Jones is a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of one of history's most captivating figures. This sourcebook documents what we know of Cleopatra's life, gleaned from contemporary sources, and shows how she has evolved through the lens of interpretation. Arranged chronologically and thematically, the volume consists of a series of readings about Cleopatra, including historical, literary, and documentary sources. Prudence J. Jones provides helpful introductions to the readings, placing them in historical and cultural context. The book includes passages both familiar and unfamiliar, some not easily found in translation, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Cleopatra's story. Suitable for classroom use, Cleopatra: A Sourcebook reveals a multitude of Cleopatras, raising as many questions as it answers about one of history's most captivating figures.

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