Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 271 Abbott, Jacob 1803 1879 Marianne Erodore Cleopatra E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Terry Gilliland, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "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.) Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. Queens -- Egypt -- Biography Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Biography DT Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Ancient 404375 2025-08-05T06:03:21.464110 text/html 404327 404175 2024-11-05T07:31:44.978167 2023-10-05T07:52:00.984222 text/html text/html 206467 2025-08-05T06:03:27.175118 application/epub+zip 211447 2025-08-05T06:03:23.131106 application/epub+zip 211447 2025-08-05T06:03:22.071158 application/epub+zip 350399 2025-08-05T06:03:30.358086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334205 2025-08-05T06:03:26.437118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302118 2022-09-05T11:07:46.266455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386364 2025-08-05T06:03:21.142105 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 366612 2024-10-28T18:21:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17319 2025-08-05T06:03:30.544063 application/rdf+xml 10055 2025-08-05T06:03:22.572106 image/jpeg 2910 2025-08-05T06:03:22.323099 image/jpeg 202333 2025-08-05T06:03:21.505124 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia