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Cleopatra and Egypt
Sally-Ann Ashton
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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Altertum
Beschreibung
This beautifully illustrated new biography of Cleopatra draws on literary, archaeological, and art historical evidence to paint an intimate and compelling portrait of the most famous Queen of Egypt. * Deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth * Examines Greek, Roman, and Egyptian representations of Cleopatra * Considers how she was viewed by her contemporaries and how she presented herself * Incorporates the author's recent field work at a temple of Cleopatra in Alexandria * Beautifully illustrated with over 40 images
Rezensionen
"Informative general introduction to Cleopatra, it tends to focus on a wide variety of sources that provide interesting angles from which to examine this infamous queen."
"Ashton's careful consideration of the Egyptian material is what makes her book a valuable addition to our understanding of Cleopatra. ... A welcome addition to the growing number of texts on Cleopatra suitable for classroom use."
"If you want a well researched and illustrated account of Cleopatra within her contemporary Egyptian context, read Ashton."
"One of the best features of Ashton's book is its assessment of the evidence, literary as well as archaeological. Ashton's book ... is a valuable contribution to the literature on Cleopatra."
"A must-read, scholarly book on Cleopatra for students and teachers of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, and ancient art." (About.com) "Sally-Ann Ashton's Cleopatra and Egypt provides a coherent and up-to-date background to the study of antiquity's most controversial and fascinating woman. This book will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers, and the general reader will find much to enjoy. Highly recommended."
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History, Geschichte des ägyptischen Altertums, Classical Studies, Geschichte, Ancient & Classical History, Humanistische Studien, Ancient Egyptian History, Geschichte des Altertums u. der klassischen Antike