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A biography of Cleopatra, who became queen of Egypt at the age of eighteen and maintained power over her kingdom through her alliances with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Humorous illustrations and facts combine to provide a portrait of what life might be like as Cleopatra in ancient Egypt.

Examines the life of Cleopatra, discussing her rule at an early age, alliances, acquisition of land for Egypt, enemies, and other related topics.

An annotated text of Shakespeare's historical tragedy in which Roman triumvir Mark Antony conducts an intense and ill-fated affair with Egyptian queen Cleopatra; includes textual notes, a modern perspective essay, a further-reading list, a key to famous lines and phrases, and sections on Shakespeare's language, life, theater, and play publication.

Retells the life of Cleopatra, from her first meeting with Julius Caesar to her death by snakebite, focusing on dispelling the legends built up throughout history about the ruler.

Examines the life and reign of the woman who ruled Egypt from 51 B.

Teaches about the life of Cleopatra through a story in which Digby and his sister, Hannah, discover a coin that belonged to the famous Egyptian queen.

Examines Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra VII, discussing the empire's society, culture, and conflicts, and provides information about the life of Cleopatra, and her significance as a person, queen, and symbol.

Cleopatra is often portrayed as a woman ruled by emotion rather than reason; a queen hurtling towards inevitable self-destruction.

Young Cleopatra, not believing herself to be as beautiful as her sisters, decides to concentrate on her studies instead--a decision that proves valuable when her ability to understand the Egyptian language allows her to uncover a plot against her father, the king.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's tragedy of power and love, and includes an overview of the playwright's life, world, and theater; a selection of dramatic criticism; a stage and screen history; and a list of recommended readings.