10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLEOPATRA»
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Cleopatra has lodged herself in our imaginations ever since. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth.
At ten years old, Nefret becomes a handmaiden to Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt.
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Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt
In a companion book to the Cleopatra exhibit that began touring the United States in May 2010, a noted archeologist uses his expertise to give a thorough picture of the alluring queen, an account that is augmented by 250 color photographs, ...
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Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt
Stripping away preconceptions as old as her Roman enemies, Joyce Tyldesley uses all her skills as an Egyptologist to give us this magnificent biography.
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Cleopatra VII, Daughter of the Nile
Written in a diary-style format, this work presents the experiences and feelings of the young queen-to-be while providing informative facts about her homelife, family and royal enviroment. 90,000 first printing.
In this major biography, Duane Roller reveals that Cleopatra was in fact a learned and visionary leader whose overarching goal was always the preservation of her dynasty and kingdom.
Why are we still interested in Cleopatra after all this time?
Susan Walker, Sally-Ann Ashton, 2006
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Cleopatra: A Sphinx Revisited
The essays in this volume address Cleopatra's life and legacy, presenting fresh examinations of her decisions and actions, the influence of contemporary Egyptian culture on Rome, and the enduring Roman fascination with her story, which ...
Margaret Melanie Miles, 2011
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Cleopatra: A Sourcebook
This fascinating sourcebook documents what we know of Cleopatra and also shows how she has evolved through the lens of interpretation.
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The Memoirs of
Cleopatra: A Novel
Told in Cleopatra's own voice, this is a mesmerizing tale of ambition, passion, and betrayl, which begins when the twenty-year-old queen seeks out the most powerful man in the world, Julius Caesar, and does not end until, having survived ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLEOPATRA»
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Virginia Shakespeare Festival opens this week in Williamsburg
Later in the month, the festival introduces us to another formidable woman, Cleopatra, who drives Marc Antony mad with her tempting ways and ... «Virginia Gazette, Jul 15»
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BIG THROW: Cleopatra Borel gets set to unleash the iron ball in the women's shot-put at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial Track and Field Grand Prix ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
In a Good Place Now, Shuggie Otis Shakes Off the Rust
... to the Continental Club Friday night, is experiencing a resurgence of his career with a new record deal with Los Angeles' Cleopatra Records, ... «Houston Press, Jul 15»
Doctor Who Season 9 News: Rachel Talalay on This Year's …
She'll be in the company of Jemma Redgrave, Jaye Griffiths, Cleopatra Dickens, Sasha Dickens, Abhishek Singh, Todd Kramer, Jill Winternitz, ... «Den of Geek!, Jul 15»
Winehouse doc filmmaker finds the good and the bad
Her train-wreck persona — the unkempt massive beehive hairdo, smudged Cleopatra eyeliner and drunken spills onstage — was instantly ... «San Antonio Express-News, Jul 15»
John Ellison Conlee Departs Encores! Off-Center's THE WILD …
... of Kibeho, Antony and Cleopatra, Emotional Creature, Rent and Hurt Village (Theatre World Award and Drama Desk Award nomination). «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Holstein out to 'Save the State'
The history of The State dates back at least to 1934, when its 300-seat auditorium may have hosted the likes of Mutiny on the Bounty, Cleopatra ... «Pilot Tribune, Jul 15»
Academy Announces Producer of 2016 Screen Awards
Avrich is well known for his successful Stratford HD series including The Tempest, King Lear, King John and Antony and Cleopatra that he ... «Broadcaster, Jul 15»
Another Supertall Skyscraper Planned For The City Of London
However, industry rumours predict an obelisk shape, inspired by Cleopatra's Needle (we've done a rubbish mock-up above). The Guardian ... «Londonist, Jul 15»
Strong women characters dominate the 2015 Virginia Shakespeare …
Coming after that, in "Antony and Cleopatra," one of Shakespeare's most captivating queens casts a spell over the Roman general. "The two ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»
