Antony & Cleopatra
Somewhere between their vilification by the Emperor Augustus and Shakespeare’s vision of tragic lovers are Mark Antony and Cleopatra, unveiled here in their true colors by renowned Roman historian Patricia Southern. Despite his reputation for recklessness, hard drinking, and womanizing, Mark Antony was a capable leader and an astute administrator. Cleopatra was equally driven politically and was determined to reconstitute the ancient empire of the Ptolemies, a goal...
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Somewhere between their vilification by the Emperor Augustus and Shakespeare’s vision of tragic lovers are Mark Antony and Cleopatra, unveiled here in their true colors by renowned Roman historian Patricia Southern. Despite his reputation for recklessness, hard drinking, and womanizing, Mark Antony was a capable leader and an astute administrator. Cleopatra was equally driven politically and was determined to reconstitute the ancient empire of the Ptolemies, a goal which Mark Antony—as ruler of the east—worked diligently to achieve. Their association went far beyond territorial agreements, however: together they had three children and may have married according to Egyptian law. But their blending of politics and romance led to the ultimate ruin of both their lives. Powerful and thorough, this is the true account of history's most infamous couple.
Acknowledgments 7Introduction: The Background 9Caesar's Lieutenant: Mark Antony c.83-47BC 19Caesar's Lover: Cleopatra 69-47BC 61A Time in Rome: Antony and Cleopatra 47-44BC 95Separate Ways: Antony and Cleopatra 44-41BC 121Reunion: Antony and Cleopatra 41-35BC 165Caesar's Heir: Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian 35-30BC 201Notes 231Bibliography 255Abbreviations 263List of Illustrations 265Index 271
