Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) was the last monarch of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. Daughter of Ptolemy XII, she ruled with her two brother-husbands, Ptolemy XII and Ptolemy XIV, both of whom she had killed, and with her son Ptolemy XV or Caesarion (44-30 BC). This new biography illustrates in full color the fascinating aspect of Cleopatra's ever-shifting identity. Depending on the audience, she might present herself as a goddess, a political leader, or an alluring and exotic woman. Roman statesmen likewise manipulated Cleopatra's image for their own political ends. Author Prudence Jones, an assistant professor at Montclair State University, also wrote "Cleopatra: A Sourcebook."