Schiff, Stacy
Cleopatra
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753539569
- author:
- Schiff, Stacy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virgin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- African history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cleopatra A Life by Stacy Schiff is a meticulously researched biography that sets the record straight about one of history's most fascinating figures. By separating fact from fiction, Schiff sheds light on the life and times of Cleopatra, whose impact on the ancient world was profound. This epic reconstruction of Cleopatra's life spans fewer than forty years but reshaped the contours of the ancient world. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has often been remembered for all the wrong reasons. Schiff's book offers a luminous and detailed portrait of a dazzling life that was rich in political and sexual intrigue. Rich in historical detail, this biography is an engaging read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the lives of powerful women.
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