Examines the rivalry between the Roman Empire and Cleopatra, the Egyptian ruler who became embroiled in Roman politics.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
At odds -- Context -- Cleopatra -- Ancient Rome -- Deadly family -- Rome in turmoil -- Lines are drawn -- Meeting Caesar -- Battle of the Nile -- Cleopatra in Rome -- Roman civil war -- Mark Antony -- Living gods -- Battle of Actium -- Tragedy in Egypt -- Roman Egypt -- Aftermath -- Judgment -- Timeline.