Cleopatra: Queen of Kings [Paperback]

Abd Al-Rahman Azzam (Author), Laura De LA Mare (Illustrator, Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998 | Series: Heroes from the East

As a young woman, Cleopatra dazzled the great Caesar by rolling herself up in a carpet in order to gain an audience with him. Later, she enchanted Mark Antony, so beginning one of the most famous love stories in history, and also one of the most tragic. This is a fascinating tale of a mighty empire, an ancient land, two Roman generals, and a beautiful queen of Egypt.

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From the Back Cover

Cleopatra was Egypts last and most famous queen. In an age of war and bloodshed not only did she use her intelligence, her beauty and her charm to defend her beloved country, but also the two most powerful men of the time fell in love with her. First, as a young woman she dazzled the great Caesar by rolling herself up in a carpet in order to meet him. Then, sometime after Caesars murder, Cleopatra enchanted the great Mark Antony?so beginning one of the most famous love stories in history, and also one of its most tragic.

About the Author

Dr. Abd al-Rahman Azzam obtained his Doctorate in history from Pembroke College, Oxford. He is the author of The Travels of Ibn Battuta series. The illustrator, Laura de la Mare, trained at St. Martins School of Art and has held exhibitions in London. She is the illustrator of Cheng Ho, Rumi: Poet and Sage, and Mehmet the Conqueror.

Product Details

• Paperback: 22 pages
• Publisher: Amideast (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1900251280
• ISBN-13: 978-1900251280
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,300,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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