Discover the incredible life of the enigmatic Cleopatra, from her marriage to her 12 year old brother to her suicide by poison shortly after Marc Anthony's death. A vivid narrative style that brings Cleopatra's past to life.

 

This book is part of a book series called Dk Discoveries .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Fiona Macdonald has written over 300 children's books. She lives in Scotland and visited Coll to write this book. Chris Molan, experienced illustrator who has recently worked for both Lion, Dorling Kindersley and Walker. Her projects range from gift editions of Peter Pan to many of the illustrations in Bible World.

This book has the following chapters: Cleopatra's Egypt; family at war; the Sun God's daughter; teenage queen; life in Cleopatra's Egypt; into exile; clever and charming; royal beauty; a powerful protector; to Caesar's Rome; troubles at home; arriving in style; Antony and Cleopatra; queen of kings; war with Rome; the Battle of Actium; defeat and dishonour; the death of Cleopatra; after Cleopatra; Cleopatra's story - fact and fiction.