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Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt

by Joyce Tyldesley

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Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Egypt, was a brilliant ruler and a legendary figure. She was the last of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which had ruled Egypt for almost 300 years. Cleopatra's reign was marked by political intrigue, war, and romance. She was a skilled diplomat and military strategist, and she used her intelligence and charm to maintain her power.

Early Life

Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt. She was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, a weak and ineffectual ruler. Cleopatra's father died when she was 18 years old, and she became co-ruler with her younger brother, Ptolemy XIII. However, Ptolemy XIII was a cruel and ambitious man, and he soon tried to kill Cleopatra. Cleopatra fled to Syria, where she raised an army and returned to Egypt to fight for her throne.

Reign

Cleopatra's reign was a time of great change and upheaval. Egypt was under threat from the Roman Empire, and Cleopatra had to use all of her skills to maintain her independence. She allied herself with Julius Caesar, who became her lover and the father of her son, Caesarion. Cleopatra also allied herself with Mark Antony, who became her second lover and the father of her twins, Cleopatra Selene II and Alexander Helios.

Cleopatra's reign was also a time of great cultural achievement. She was a patron of the arts and sciences, and she founded the Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most important libraries in the ancient world.

Death

Cleopatra's reign came to an end in 30 BC, when Egypt was conquered by the Roman Empire. Cleopatra and Mark Antony committed suicide rather than be taken prisoner. Cleopatra was 39 years old at the time of her death.

Legacy

Cleopatra is one of the most famous and fascinating figures in history. She was a brilliant ruler, a skilled diplomat, and a woman of great beauty and intelligence. Her story has been told and retold for centuries, and she continues to inspire people today.

Cleopatra was a complex and fascinating figure who left a lasting legacy on the world. She was a brilliant ruler, a skilled diplomat, and a woman of great beauty and intelligence. Her story is one of love, loss, and betrayal, and it continues to captivate people today.

Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt

by Joyce Tyldesley

4.5 out of 5