Cleopatra

In this acclaimed biography by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff, Cleopatra emerges as a captivating figure whose life reshaped the ancient world. Known for her stunning palace and sharp political acumen, Cleopatra navigated tumultuous relationships, including marriages fraught with intrigue, leading to a civil war and assassinations within her own family. Drawing on classical sources, Schiff illuminates the complexities of Cleopatra's character and legacy, offering a rich, factual reconstruction of the last queen of Egypt that challenges longstanding myths surrounding her life. This masterful narrative highlights her influence and ambition as she sought to forge a powerful alliance with Mark Antony, ultimately altering the course of history.