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Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt

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Partly written by Zahi Hawass, this book, which is also the catalogue of the American "Cleopatra" exhibition of 2010, will certainly be a good synthesis of the facts known about this search. You get the informations on Alexandria and the sunken palaces with Frank Goddio, and also the latest discoveries in Taposiris Magna. Many photographs are known from earlier years. Well illustrated.

This is the catalogue for the exhibit of the same title. Having been to the exhibit in Philadelphia, PA in Nov. 2010, I feel that the title of the catalogue and exhibit is misleading. It's more about the search and discovery of atrifacts from Cleopatra's time, not artifacts belonging to Cleopatra. However, that being said, the book and exhibt are excellent, IMHO.

The National Geographic official companion to the exhibition stands well alone for any library interested in relics and history related to Egypt in CLEOPATRA: THE SEARCH FOR THE LAST QUEEN OF EGYPT. Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and marine archaeologist Franck Goddio join forces to provide a solid survey of history and architectural wonders, with color photos throughout packing in relics from Cleopatra's time and life. Libraries will find this an outstanding survey lending to leisure browsing.

I enjoyed reading this book. Informative and great quality, and pictures. I wish they could have given more details on Cleopatra, but I know there is still so much unknown.

The Search has ended. Beautiful pictures and rare statutes & the cover easily makes this a classic & collectors book. I've actually bought two. Cleopatra's bust, rare coins even the drawing of Cleopatra in well done. End your search buy purchasing this book today!

Like most Nat Geo books, this book is embellished with many excellent photographers which show just how advanced ancient cultures actually were. Well worth the money.

I would recommend this book to all Cleopatra lovers. We went to the exhibit when it was in Philadelphia and this book is a great accompaniment.