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Cleopatra Selene, the only surviving daughter of Cleopatra and Marcus Antony, recalls her life of pomp and splendor in Egypt. After her parents’ deaths she endures captivity and treachery in Rome, revealing the stark contrast between her regal upbringing and the political machinations of the ancient world.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Vicky Shecter
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