332-30 b.c

Examines the life of Cleopatra, discussing her rule at an early age, alliances, acquisition of land for Egypt, enemies, and other related topics.

Examines Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra VII, discussing the empire's society, culture, and conflicts, and provides information about the life of Cleopatra, and her significance as a person, queen, and symbol. Includes primary documents, and a bibliography.

After his mother dies, Damon, a young medical student living in Alexandria, Egypt, in 45 B.C., makes a perilous journey to Spain to locate his father who is serving in the Roman army led by Julius Caesar.

Grave robbers devise an elaborate plan to steal King Tutanhkhamen's riches after his funeral.

Presents a tragic drama by William Shakespeare entitlted "Anthony and Cleopatra." Features the history behind his tragedies and a list for further reading. Also features ample footnotes throughout the play.

A biography of Queen Cleopatra as the last Greek queen of Egypt. Argues that the popular myth that Cleopatra was unfit to rule is untrue and suggests that she was "an accomplished diplomat, administrator, naval commander, linguist, and author" who deserves much credit for Egypt's long resistance to Roman conquest.

Story of Cleopatra, a woman who took the throne of Egypt and fell in love with a man she meant to use.

The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, but only if the physical body could be preserved. This belief led to the practice of mummification, enabling the deceased to embark on a perilous journey through the underworld until they reached the place of judgment where their heart was weighed before the gods.

Examines the life and reign of the woman who ruled Egypt from 51 to 30 B.C. and discusses her relationship with two powerful Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.