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Title: Cleopatra

Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Cleopatra" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the captivating life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, highlighting her relationships with powerful figures such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, while examining her influence on the Roman Empire and the world at large. The narrative sets the stage for understanding Cleopatra not only as a figure of beauty and seduction but also as a complex ruler whose reign was entwined with the political machinations of her time. The opening of the narrative introduces the geographical and historical backdrop of Egypt, emphasizing its uniqueness and the role of the Nile River. Abbott establishes Cleopatra's lineage, explaining her mixed Egyptian and Greek heritage and the implications this had on her character. The initial chapters explore themes of ambition, beauty, and the often violent nature of political power, setting the tone for Cleopatra's tumultuous life. As the text begins, we learn of the physical characteristics of Egypt, the historical significance of its rulers, and the societal conditions under which Cleopatra would rise to power, hinting at the complex interplay of politics, love, and tragedy that would define her legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

EBook No.: 10992

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C.

Subject: Queens -- Egypt -- Biography

Subject: Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Biography

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:10992:2 2004-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Abbott, Jacob en 1
2024-11-10T12:27:01Z Cleopatra

This edition has images.

Title: Cleopatra

Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Terry Gilliland, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Cleopatra" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the captivating life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, highlighting her relationships with powerful figures such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, while examining her influence on the Roman Empire and the world at large. The narrative sets the stage for understanding Cleopatra not only as a figure of beauty and seduction but also as a complex ruler whose reign was entwined with the political machinations of her time. The opening of the narrative introduces the geographical and historical backdrop of Egypt, emphasizing its uniqueness and the role of the Nile River. Abbott establishes Cleopatra's lineage, explaining her mixed Egyptian and Greek heritage and the implications this had on her character. The initial chapters explore themes of ambition, beauty, and the often violent nature of political power, setting the tone for Cleopatra's tumultuous life. As the text begins, we learn of the physical characteristics of Egypt, the historical significance of its rulers, and the societal conditions under which Cleopatra would rise to power, hinting at the complex interplay of politics, love, and tragedy that would define her legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

EBook No.: 10992

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C.

Subject: Queens -- Egypt -- Biography

Subject: Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Biography

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:10992:3 2004-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Abbott, Jacob en 1