"Cleopatra: Queen of Ancient Egypt" by Richard Worth explores the life of one of history's most captivating figures. Born into a world of power struggles and political intrigue, Cleopatra VII rose to become the last pharaoh of Egypt. The narrative delves into her strategic alliances with powerful Roman leaders like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, highlighting her intelligence, charisma, and political acumen. As she navigates the complexities of love, betrayal, and war, Cleopatra's story unfolds against the backdrop of a crumbling empire. This biography captures her legacy and enduring influence, revealing a ruler who defied conventions and shaped her destiny. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Rulers Of the Ancient World .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Enslow Publishing .

Richard Worth has written several biographies and histories for middle graders, including Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History , The Spanish Inquisition in World History , and Voices from Colonial America: Louisiana, 1682-1803 .