Cleopatra |
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| Author:
| Norwich, Grace |
| Illustrator:
| Alba, Elisabeth |
| Series title: | I Am Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-545-58942-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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Learn about the legendary queen who ruled ancient Egypt for nineteen years.As the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, I ruled alone without the help of my husband. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and I passionately loved my people. Much has been written of my beauty, but I was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. I was a queen who was worshipped as a god. I am Cleopatra. To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture, with books,...
More Description Learn about the legendary queen who ruled ancient Egypt for nineteen years.As the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, I ruled alone without the help of my husband. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and I passionately loved my people. Much has been written of my beauty, but I was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. I was a queen who was worshipped as a god. I am Cleopatra. To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture, with books, plays, and movies devoted to her story. This biography follows her journey from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end, with:
- illustrations throughout
- a timeline
- an introduction to the other people you'll meet in the book, such as Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great
- maps
- sidebars
- a top ten list of important things to know, and more