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Cleopatra / Don Nardo.

Nardo, Don, 1947- (author.).

Summary:

Cleopatra VII, a Greek woman who became Egypt s last pharaoh, was arguably the most famous woman of ancient times. Smart, resourceful, and bold, she sought world domination by allying herself with two of the three strongest Roman men of her day Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her downfall came at the hands of the third most powerful Roman Octavian, who would later become Augustus, the first Roman emperor.

Record details

ISBN: 9781601529480
ISBN: 1601529481
Physical Description: 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cm.
Publisher: San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, ©2016

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Growing up in Rome's shadow -- Securing powerful allies -- Proving herself an effective ruler -- Challenging the might of Rome -- Creating a legend for the ages.