queen of egypt

The Roman Empire brought the long-lasting societal order under the pharaohs to an end in 30 BCE, as Cleopatra's politics of seduction failed to save Egypt's sovereignty. Discover the mysterious culture of ancient Egypt from its origins until the end of Cleopatra's reign as the last pharaoh of Egypt.

Historical novel based on the life of Queen Hatshepsut, a woman who ruled Egypt 4000 years ago.

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.

Follows the history of the sphinx of Pharoah Hatshepust from its creation in ancient Egypt to New York City's Metropolitan Museum.