Book of the Week - Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt
Joyce Tyldesley's biography reveals the truth behind the myths surrounding a highly intelligent ruler who steered her kingdom through turbulent times
Book of the Week - Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt - Episode 1
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt. Joyce Tyldesley's biography. 1/5: After the death of her father, Cleopatra VII is forced to share the throne with her ten-year-old brother Ptolemy.
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Book of the Week - Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt - Episode 2
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt. Joyce Tyldesley's biography. 2/5: Is there any truth in the legend that Cleopatra had herself delivered to Julius Caesar rolled up in a carpet?
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Book of the Week - Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt - Episode 3
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt. Joyce Tyldesley's biography. 3/5: Why did Julius Caesar spend so much time in Egypt and why did Cleopatra linger in Rome?
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Book of the Week - Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt - Episode 4
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt. By Joyce Tyldesley. 4/5: Cleopatra recognises a kindred spirit in Mark Antony. But is their relationship one of passion or political expediency?
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Book of the Week - Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt - Episode 5
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt. Joyce Tyldesley's biography. 5/5: Cleopatra's liaison with Mark Antony is legendary, but what are the facts behind it?
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