Antony & Cleopatra: The Doomed Love Affair That United Ancient Rome & Egypt
The immortal lovers of novels, plays and films, Antony and Cleopatra were reviled by contemporary Romans, but history has transformed them into tragic heroes. Mark Antony's reputation for recklessness, hard drinking, and womanising overshadowed his talents for leadership and astute administration. Cleopatra was determined to reconstitute the ancient empire of the Ptolemies, and Antony as Rome's legally appointed ruler of the east gave her much, but not all, of what she desired.\ Their...
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The immortal lovers of novels, plays and films, Antony and Cleopatra were reviled by contemporary Romans, but history has transformed them into tragic heroes. Mark Antony's reputation for recklessness, hard drinking, and womanising overshadowed his talents for leadership and astute administration. Cleopatra was determined to reconstitute the ancient empire of the Ptolemies, and Antony as Rome's legally appointed ruler of the east gave her much, but not all, of what she desired.Their association went far beyond territorial agreements. They had three children, and may have married according to Egyptian law. This blending of politics and sex led to the ultimate ruin of both, since their main rival Octavian-Augustus was able to portray Cleopatra as the arch enemy of Rome and Antony as her bewitched consort. His propaganda was effective, and in the end Antony's soldiers deserted him. When all was lost, Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide, and were buried side by side in Alexandria.
Acknowledgments 7Introduction: The Background 81 Caesar's Lieutenant: Mark Antony c.83-47BC 152 Caesar's Lover: Cleopatra 69-47BC 433 A Time in Rome: Antony & Cleopatra 47-44BC 664 Separate Ways: Antony & Cleopatra 44-41BC 835 Reunion: Antony & Cleopatra 41-35BC 1136 Caesar's Heir: Antony, Cleopatra & Octavian 35-30BC 136Notes 157Bibliography 174Abbreviations 178List of Illustrations 179Index 183About the Author 192
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