cleopatra

Presents an account of Cleopatra through the eyes of Nefret, her handmaid; and also provides information aboutancient Egypt.

Features the full, unabridged script, a running synopsis of the action, background notes and performance illustrations, an explanation of unfamiliar words, and a wide range of classroon-tested activities for groups and individuals.

Traces the life of the Egyptian queen and surveys the history, customs, religions, and daily life of Ancient Egypt.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "Anthony and Cleopatra" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

Gordianus the Finder becomes caught in a tangle of political intrigue when he travels to Egypt seeking a cure for his ailing wife, Bethesda, and finds himself instead trying to prove the innocence of Meto, the son he disowned, who is suspected of trying to poison Caesar and Cleopatra.

Cleopatra is often portrayed as a woman ruled by emotion rather than reason; a queen hurtling towards inevitable self-destruction. But these tales of seduction, intrigue, and suicide by asp have obfuscated Cleopatra's true political genius. Stripping away our preconceptions, many of them as old as Egypt's Roman conquerors, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley offers a magnificent biography of a most extraordinary queen.--From publisher description.

Presents the vibrance of the ancient Egyptian life from the dynasties to the massesare and also explores the political and social development of the region.

Presents an account of Cleopatra's life, from birth to death, and explores her impact on history and the world.

Reconstructs the life of Cleopatra, discussing her childhood, marriages, affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, the political scandals that plagued her, and other related topics.

While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve-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.