The Life and Times of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt by Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall
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| Author | Weigall, Arthur E. P. Brome (Arthur Edward Pearse Brome), 1880-1934 |
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| LoC No. | 14012567 |
| Title |
The Life and Times of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt A Study in the Origin of the Roman Empire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Life and Times of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt" by Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and reign of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, delving into her character, relationships with key Roman figures like Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and the political implications of her reign. Weigall aims to present a nuanced perspective on Cleopatra, challenging prevailing historical narratives that portray her in a negative light. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Cleopatra's life, character, and the societal context in which she lived. Weigall introduces the theme of historical bias against Cleopatra, arguing that much of what is known about her has been colored by the views of her enemies, particularly from Rome. He outlines the sources he will draw from, including classical authors, and expresses his intention to humanize Cleopatra by portraying her not merely as a seductress but as a woman navigating the complex political landscape of her time. The narrative begins by establishing the significance of Alexandria as both her capital and a cultural hub, highlighting its Greco-Roman influences while hinting at the tensions that lay beneath the surface of her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. |
| Subject | Caesar, Julius -- Relations with women |
| Subject | Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Relations with women |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54038 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 218 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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