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Author: Lorraine Blundell Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1524632228 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 330
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The Killer Queen ‘Do not fight, little brother, you cannot win...the blue flowers will soon give you peace.’ 47 BC. Cleopatra, young and manipulative, is finally able to grasp the throne of Egypt, having seduced Roman general Julius Caesar. He is delighted when she falls pregnant, carrying his son Caesarion and declares her co-ruler with her young brother. Caesar’s victory in a battle against Cleopatra’s sister, Arsinoe, and her followers finally results in triumph. He returns to Rome leaving Cleopatra behind in Alexandria to scheme. Cleopatra’s murder of her co-ruler, Ptolemy, opens the door for her to rule alone on the Egyptian throne. She has already murdered other influential opponents and seeks to become Empress of Rome, accepting an invitation to visit Caesar in his villa. But Rome is not as she expects. It is a hotbed of turmoil and political intrigue and she is hated by the people. She creates enemies amongst Rome’s most influential senators and there is one, especially, who is more than a match for her. Caesar also has a Roman mistress, Servilia. Can Cleopatra overcome her established power and influence? And what of Marc Antony? Most of all, Cleopatra fears Arsinoe who has been exiled to the temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
Author: Lorraine Blundell Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1524632228 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 330
Book Description
The Killer Queen ‘Do not fight, little brother, you cannot win...the blue flowers will soon give you peace.’ 47 BC. Cleopatra, young and manipulative, is finally able to grasp the throne of Egypt, having seduced Roman general Julius Caesar. He is delighted when she falls pregnant, carrying his son Caesarion and declares her co-ruler with her young brother. Caesar’s victory in a battle against Cleopatra’s sister, Arsinoe, and her followers finally results in triumph. He returns to Rome leaving Cleopatra behind in Alexandria to scheme. Cleopatra’s murder of her co-ruler, Ptolemy, opens the door for her to rule alone on the Egyptian throne. She has already murdered other influential opponents and seeks to become Empress of Rome, accepting an invitation to visit Caesar in his villa. But Rome is not as she expects. It is a hotbed of turmoil and political intrigue and she is hated by the people. She creates enemies amongst Rome’s most influential senators and there is one, especially, who is more than a match for her. Caesar also has a Roman mistress, Servilia. Can Cleopatra overcome her established power and influence? And what of Marc Antony? Most of all, Cleopatra fears Arsinoe who has been exiled to the temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
Author: Kristiana Gregory Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 9780590819756 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 232
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While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, 12-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become Queen of Egypt some day.
Author: Caroline Corby Publisher: ISBN: 9781406310337 Category : Adventure stories Languages : en Pages : 195
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A young girl flees the city, fearing for her life. Living in hiding, uncertain of her future, she finally receives news from home. The time has come to face her enemies -and take her place as Princess Cleopatra, future Queen of Egypt.
Author: Patrick Auerbach Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781537407425 Category : Languages : en Pages : 82
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Cleopatra was a prestigious ruler with a timeless name. Although we've all heard of her, the exact reasons for her fame may be unclear to some of us. What does it take to reach the status she reached and to maintain the powerful role of leadership she attained? In this book, you will learn about: What contributed to her success: Great leaders are not born, but made through life experiences. What influences shaped this famous queen? What events had to happen to make such a fierce and well known leader? How she seized the throne: Cleopatra was not originally intended to be the sole ruler of Egypt, but that is what she became. In this book, you will learn about her methods for securing sole ownership of this incredible role. Her connections to other famous leaders: We will go over her relationships with other famous rulers of that era. She was closely involved with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. This book will tell the exciting story of the way these connections shaped her life and reign. The legacy she left behind: Cleopatra was a unique and fierce ruler, which is no secret. You will learn exactly which ways she shaped history in irreversible ways and which symbols she left behind as permanent marks on history.
Author: Alan Venable Publisher: ISBN: 9781587028137 Category : Queens Languages : en Pages : 116
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Cleopatra VII (circa 70 B.C to 30 B.C) ruled Egypt from the Greco-Egyptian city of Alexandria for 20 years, before Egypt was part of the Roman Empire. Written at ability level grades 1-3, interest grade level 5-12, with a with a Lexile Level of 590, and a Guided Reading Level at O in three formats, Computer Book, Audio Book and Paperback Book.
Author: Stephanie Dray Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101545062 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 417
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In the second novel in New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray’s thrilling trilogy, Cleopatra’s daughter seeks the power to stand against an empire... Having survived her perilous childhood as a royal captive of Rome, Selene has pledged her loyalty to Emperor Augustus, swearing to become his very own Cleopatra. But even though she is forced to marry a man of the emperor’s choosing, Selene will not allow her new husband to rule in her name. Quickly establishing herself as a capable leader, she wins the love of her new subjects and makes herself vital to Rome by bringing forth bountiful harvests with the magic of Isis flowing through her veins. As she rules the kingdom of Mauretania and contends with imperial politics and religious persecution, Selene beguiles her way to the precipice of power with the ultimate goal of taking back her birthright. But the price of winning back her mother’s Egyptian throne may be more than she’s willing to pay...
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9781435138322 Category : Egypt Languages : en Pages : 184
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Reveals Cleopatra to be a woman who used her great intelligence, imagination, personality, and indomitable drive in a tragic attempt to restore Egypt to the greatness it had known under the great pharaohs of old.
Author: Mary Fisk Pack Publisher: Goosebottom Books ISBN: 1937463184 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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The richest, most powerful woman in the world, Cleopatra ruled the East and tamed the West. With both cunning and charm, she beguiled two of the most famous men in history, entwining Egypt’s destiny with Rome’s. Many believed she was as sly as a serpent. Or was she just smart? Gorgeous illustrations and an intelligent, evocative story bring to life a real dastardly dame who, despite her schemes, lost everything—including her beloved homeland.
Author: Lorraine Blundell Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1665594187 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 287
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TWO ROYAL SISTERS ONE THRONE A CURSE DOWN THE AGES Murder on the temple steps. A scarlet stain on the pristine white marble with an imprint that seeps blood down the centuries. A curse that will not die and a forgotten myth whispered through the dusty veil of history. Lovers Antony and Cleopatra should have had the world at their feet. Instead, they were harassed to their deaths by a series of major disasters. Their tomb was never found. Where is it? This is their story. From the sculpted sand dunes of exotic Alexandria, its royal palace, temples and conspiracies to the glories of mighty Rome and the dangerous secrets of Ephesus. Could so many major disasters have been just bad luck or was there a malevolent hand at work, pulling them forever closer to death and the end of their dreams of empire?
Author: Lorraine Blundell
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