Cleopatra: The Life and Death of the Egyptian Queen - Discovery Journey 70

Author: (French) édouard Flamarion, translated by Wu Yuetian
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Alexandria, the capital of Egypt in the late 50s BC, with its lighthouse, library, and museum. There is also its young queen. Cleopatra was not only beautiful but also loved politics. Through her love for the Roman rulers, first Caesar, then Antony, she defended her country and made it prosperous. Until that day in 30 BC, when Octavian's army approached the city. Antony committed suicide, and Cleopatra also died. Egypt fell to Rome. Between history and legend, Edith Flamarion draws the life of the famous queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, during the decline of the country.