Cleopatra: Beyond the Myth
Words: 822 Pages: 3 6048In her acclaimed biography, "Cleopatra: A Life," Stacy Schiff embarks on a meticulous exploration of one of history's most enigmatic figures—Cleopatra VII, the last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Schiff, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author renowned for her nuanced portrayals of historical women, delves into the complex world of Cleopatra, painting a picture that challenges the conventional narrative of the queen as merely a seductress ensnaring powerful men. Instead, Schiff presents Cleopatra as a shrewd and capable ruler, whose intellect and political […]