
The Reign of Cleopatra
Stanley M. Burstein(Author)
University of Oklahoma Press
Published on 30. December 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-0-8061-3871-8 (ISBN)
Description
An engaging, accessible biography of the legendary Egyptian queen, with source documents
Ambitious, intelligent, and desired by powerful men, Cleopatra VII came to power at a time when Roman and Egyptian interests increasingly concerned the same object: Egypt itself. Cleopatra lived and reigned at the center of this complex and persistent power struggle. Her legacy has since lost much of its former political significance, as she has come to symbolize instead the potent force of female sexuality and power.
In this engaging and multifaceted account, Stanley M. Burstein displays Cleopatra in the full manifold brilliance of the multiple cultures, countries, and people that surrounded her throughout her compelling life, and in so doing develops a stunning picture of a legendary queen and a deeply historic reign. Designed as an accessible introduction to Cleopatra VII and her time, The Reign of Cleopatra offers readers and researchers an appealing mix of descriptive chapters, biographical sketches, and annotated primary documents. The narrative chapters conclude with a discussion of Cleopatra's significance as a person, a queen, and a symbol. A glossary and annotated bibliography round out the volume.
Stanley M. Burstein is Professor Emeritus of History at California State University, Los Angeles, and coauthor of Ancient Greece: A Brief History.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oklahoma
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
11 black & white illustrations, 2 maps
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8061-3871-8 (9780806138718)
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Stanley M. Burstein is Professor Emeritus of History at California State University, Los Angeles, and coauthor of Ancient Greece: A Brief History.