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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Terry Gilliland, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"Cleopatra" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the captivating life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, highlighting her relationships with powerful figures such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, while examining her influence on the Roman Empire and the world at large. The narrative sets the stage for understanding Cleopatra not only as a figure of beauty and seduction but also as a complex ruler whose reign was entwined with the political machinations of her time. The opening of the narrative introduces the geographical and historical backdrop of Egypt, emphasizing its uniqueness and the role of the Nile River. Abbott establishes Cleopatra's lineage, explaining her mixed Egyptian and Greek heritage and the implications this had on her character. The initial chapters explore themes of ambition, beauty, and the often violent nature of political power, setting the tone for Cleopatra's tumultuous life. As the text begins, we learn of the physical characteristics of Egypt, the historical significance of its rulers, and the societal conditions under which Cleopatra would rise to power, hinting at the complex interplay of politics, love, and tragedy that would define her legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. | ||
| 653 | _aQueens -- Egypt -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aEgypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Biography | ||
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