Publisher's Synopsis
Cleopatra: The Queen Who Defied Rome
The Untold Story of Power, Betrayal, and the Fall of an Empire
Cleopatra VII ruled one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient world, yet history often reduces her to a seductress. The truth is far more fascinating. She was a master strategist, a brilliant diplomat, and the last ruler of Egypt before Rome's conquest. From her daring rise to the throne at just 18 to her legendary alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, Cleopatra played a dangerous game of power, love, and survival.
But as the Roman Empire expanded, her kingdom stood at the edge of destruction. Betrayed, outnumbered, and facing impossible odds, Cleopatra made one final, fateful decision-one that would seal her place in history forever.
Inside This Book, You'll Discover: ✔ The truth behind Cleopatra's intelligence, political genius, and military tactics
✔ How she used diplomacy and strategic alliances to maintain Egypt's independence
✔ Her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony-love stories or power plays?
✔ The Battle of Actium: How Rome's forces crushed Egypt's last hope
✔ Myths vs. reality: What history got wrong about Cleopatra Rich in historical detail and compelling storytelling, this biography brings Cleopatra to life like never before-beyond the myths, beyond the legends, and into the heart of one of history's most extraordinary rulers.
Perfect for fans of historical biographies, ancient Egypt, and powerful female leaders