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Cleopatra
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Writer, historian and journalist Pierre Daix attempts in this book to put an end to a legend without basis. The author has opted for telling the inner history rather than focusing on the splendour of the Egyptian court. He presents Cleopatra within her political context of her time, and explains the influence Caesar had on her. He also explores the common myths and stories about the Egyptian queen, explaining how they came to be due to the Roman historians who, in their time, had a function similar to a Ministry of Propaganda.
Writer, historian and journalist Pierre Daix attempts in this book to put an end to a legend without basis. The author has opted for telling the inner history rather than focusing on the splendour of the Egyptian court. He presents Cleopatra within her political context of her time, and explains the influence Caesar had on her. He also explores the common myths and stories about the Egyptian queen, explaining how they came to be due to the Roman historians who, in their time, had a function similar to a Ministry of Propaganda.
316 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1960
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