"Cleopatra" by Peggy Caravantes explores the life of one of history's most iconic figures, tracing her rise from a young princess in Egypt to a powerful queen. The story delves into her political savvy, intelligence, and dramatic relationships with influential figures like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Through a blend of historical facts and engaging narrative, the book illuminates Cleopatra's struggles against societal norms, battlefield challenges, and her pursuit of power. Her legacy, marked by both intrigue and tragedy, is examined in the context of her efforts to protect her kingdom and assert her place in a male-dominated world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Perspectives On History .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Capstone Press .

Peggy Caravantes writes young adult and middle grade biographies and nonfiction for elementary students. She has a special interest in writing stories about women who can serve as role models for today's girls. Caravantes has a bachelor's degree in English from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and a master's of education, with an emphasis on educational administration, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She has served as a teacher of English and history, as a principal, and as a deputy superintendent for instruction. She lives in San Antonio.