Draycott, Jane

Cleopatra's Daughter: Egyptian Princess, Roman Prisoner, African Queen

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ISBN 13:: 9781800244825
author:: Draycott, Jane
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Apollo
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 2.3 x 12.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Historical, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Cleopatra's Daughter: A Remarkable Life in Ancient Rome. The story of Cleopatra Selene is one of survival and triumph. Born to Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, and Mark Antony, she was the only member of her dynasty to escape defeat at the hands of Augustus Caesar. Captured and paraded as a prisoner in a Roman triumph, she would eventually marry a North African prince and become co-ruler of the Roman client-state of Mauretania. Jane Draycott brings to life the remarkable story of Cleopatra Selene, a woman who defied convention and forged her own path in a time when women's roles were severely limited. This book offers a fresh perspective on Roman politics, society, and culture, shedding new light on the early years of the Empire. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Draycott recreates Cleopatra Selene's life, revealing a complex and fascinating figure who rose to power in her own right.

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