Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
Journey back to Ancient Egypt with the celebrated children's history series
Born into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her brother and sister to become Pharaoh of Egypt, she is certain the gods have chosen her for greatness. But then Julius Caesar's war-fleet sails into her harbour - and suddenly her country's destiny hangs by a thread ...
Join Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent's bite which will change the course of history.
Author: Dominic Sandbrook
Format: Paperback, 336 pages, 129mm x 197mm, 250 g
Published: 2023, Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Children's General Non-Fiction
Interest Age: From 12 years
Description
Journey back to Ancient Egypt with the celebrated children's history series
Born into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her brother and sister to become Pharaoh of Egypt, she is certain the gods have chosen her for greatness. But then Julius Caesar's war-fleet sails into her harbour - and suddenly her country's destiny hangs by a thread ...
Join Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent's bite which will change the course of history.
Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile