Cleopatras

Whitehorne, John

ISBN 10: 0415058066 / ISBN 13: 9780415058063

Published by Routledge, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cleopatras
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415058066
• ISBN 13: 9780415058063
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
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Synopsis

Although there are many books written about the most famous Cleopatra, this is the only study in English devoted to her less well-known but equally illustrious namesakes.
Cleopatras traces the turbulent lives and careers of these historically important women, examining in particular the earlier Macedonian and Ptolemaic Cleopatras, and the impact of their dynastic marriages on the history of the Hellenistic world. John Whitehorne also evaluates current views of Cleopatra VII's dramatic suicide, and considers the evolving political significance of royal women in the last three centuries BC.
Clearly and engagingly written, Cleopatras reveals the true significance to the ruling dynasties of the 34 known Cleopatras who were not Cleopatra the Great, and illuminates some fascinating but little-known aspects of ancient Greek and Egyptian history along the way.

About the Author

John Whitehorne