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Sapet, Kerrily

Cleopatra: Ruler of Egypt

(4) YA World Leaders series. This comprehensive biography places Cleopatra in historical context by providing background on the Egyptian pharaohs, the Ptolemaic dynasty, Roman culture, and the political machinations of figures such as Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian. The text paints a vivid, balanced portrait of Cleopatra, but some pictures and maps bear limited connection to the text and there are some minor mistakes. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

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