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100 1 _aHoussaye, Henry,
_d1848-1911
245 1 0 _aCleopatra: A Study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-25
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Cleopatra: A Study" by Henry Houssaye is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Cleopatra, focusing on her reign, her relationships with key historical figures like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and the political landscape of Egypt during a time of significant turmoil. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Cleopatra's character and the complexities of her time. The opening of the text sets the stage for Cleopatra's story by elaborating on the political climate of Egypt and detailing its rich history before her reign. Houssaye describes Egypt as a land on the verge of decline, heavily influenced by Roman interests, and captures the grandeur of Alexandria, the capital of the Ptolemies. The text introduces Cleopatra as a strong and intelligent young woman who comes into power during a turbulent time, marked by political intrigue and familial rivalry. As the narrative unfolds, it also hints at her daring actions, such as her flight from Alexandria to regroup her forces, and paints a vivid portrait of her beauty and seductive prowess which captivated powerful men like Caesar and Antony, shaping both their fates and her own. (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
700 1 _aD., A. F.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56049
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