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Chronicles the history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations, describing its people, culture, traditions, and daily life; includes descriptions of Web sites which provide further information.

Examines the life of ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the world in which she lived, and discusses her relationships with Julius Caesar and Caesar's lieutenant and friend Marc Antony, her fall from favor and power, and her legendary suicide.

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.

Introduces students to the history, culture, rulers, and people of ancient Egypt.

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

Thematically arranged chapters allow readers easy access to several key topics on ancient Egypt, including historical background, geography, government, religion, funerary customs, architecture, literature, the military, the economy, and everyday life.

Contains seventeen biographical essays, speeches, and writings that trace the pharaohs of Egypt from Menes, the first ruler to unite both kingdoms in the first dynasty to Cleopatra during the Ptolemaic Dynasty in 31 BC, and includes profiles of Ramesses II, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamen.

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.