Sally-Ann Ashton
The Last Queens of Egypt - UK Pearson 2003 - xv, 177 ill., map 24 cm
"The Last Queens of Egypt provides a fascinating look at Cleopatra's ancestors, the Ptolemaic queens, and offers an insight into one of Egypt's most famous but enigmatic families. At first glance the Ptolemaic queens appear to represent liberated and powerful individuals. A further investigation of their history and presentation, however, reveals that they were often used and abused by their consorts, brothers and sons. The role of queen was in many respects a kiss of death." --Book Jacket
0582772109 9780582772106
2003
2007310484
GBA2-U2341
English
Queens
Queens
General
The Last Queens of Egypt - UK Pearson 2003 - xv, 177 ill., map 24 cm
"The Last Queens of Egypt provides a fascinating look at Cleopatra's ancestors, the Ptolemaic queens, and offers an insight into one of Egypt's most famous but enigmatic families. At first glance the Ptolemaic queens appear to represent liberated and powerful individuals. A further investigation of their history and presentation, however, reveals that they were often used and abused by their consorts, brothers and sons. The role of queen was in many respects a kiss of death." --Book Jacket
0582772109 9780582772106
2003
2007310484
GBA2-U2341
English
Queens
Queens
General