archeologists are trying to restore what early Christianity ruthlessly destroyed and/or mutilated. I am not squeamish by any means but I am still sickened‚ and I think mankind’s greatest atrocity had to be by Christian zealots burning down the library of Alexandria and their bacchanal-like murder of its librarian‚ Hypatia. Nowhere in ancient paganism do we find the
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do everything possible to regain her power. She decided to talk to the Roman General‚ Julius Caesar to seek a political alliance. Although Cleopatra knew it would be very difficult to speak to Julius Caesar‚ she devised a plan by smuggling into Alexandria wrapped inside a rolled rug in which she rolled out in front of Caesar. Julius Caesar was impressed by Cleopatra’s cleverness‚ and Cleopatra took this chance to seduce Caesar. Cleopatra’s charm allured Caesar‚ and he became Cleopatra’s lover. Hypnotized
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From the beginning of her life‚ Cleopatra VII was in a position of authority as the daughter of the rulers of Egypt. However‚ disputes over who had the right to rule caused conflict between her and her brother. After wooing the Roman general Julius Caesar‚ a political and strategic genius with many victories in battle‚ she was able to regain control of the throne. After his death‚ Cleopatra eventually met Marc Antony‚ commander of the eastern Roman army‚ which would later result in another powerful
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in contact is similar in both the movie and what I researched. In 48 BC Cleopatra was taken of her powers and forced into exile in Syria. The only way she could regain her thrown was to meet with Caesar but if she were seen entering back into Alexandria she would be killed. So she rolled herself inside a rug and was delivered to Caesar as gift. As soon as the rug was rolled out she stood before Caesar. Caesar was taken in by her charm and they became lovers that very night. There were several
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utilizing her charm and shrewdness to lure important men into forming political alliances with her‚ which resulted in marriages and children with two of the most significant men of that time period‚ Caesar and Antony. When Caesar arrived in Alexandria after the Battle of Pharsalus‚ she ceased the opportunity to use him to help her regain the throne through Julius anger towards Ptolemy. Once she had fumbled across this idea she had herself smuggled into his palace to meet with him in a rug. Cleopatra
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Cleopatra Vll was born in 69 BC‚ in Alexandria‚ Egypt. Despite what people say today‚ that she was glamorous and beautiful‚ she was far from it. She is shown on ancient coins with a long hooked nose and masculine features. Although she was not beautiful she was clearly a very seductive woman‚ and she used this to further Egypt politically. She had a beautiful musical voice. It is also said that she was highly intelligent. She spoke nine different languages‚ and she was the first Ptolemy pharaoh who
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World History/ English 10 May 2013 Cleopatra VII She was a woman of powerful ambition‚ a keen sense of intelligence and charm. She had political skills that made a great mark on history. Her name was Cleopatra VII Thea Philopater‚ or just Cleopatra VII. Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C. and died August 3‚ 30 B.C.. She played a very important role in her father’s life helping him rule. She was the lover of three men‚ all who were rulers. She was not a typical teenager at age 17‚ or even close to being
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would have more to gain from this‚ rather than Cleopatra ending her own life over a broken heart. Who was Cleopatra‚ and how did she die? Queen Cleopatra of Egypt is the most well known of all the ancient Egyptian queens. She was born in Alexandria‚ Egypt in 69 B.C. during the reign of Ptolemy. Cleopatra was not Egyptian‚ but rather Macedonian‚ descended through a general of Alexander the Great. In 51 B.C. when Cleopatra was eighteen years of age‚ her father‚ Ptolemy Auletes‚ ruler of Egypt
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As a result‚ revolts started against the local government. Alexander returned back to Thebes and sacked the revolt (killing 6000 and selling 20000 into slavery). Alexander desired to build the most powerful empire. In 323 BCE he returned to Alexandria after his troops mutinied against his conquering more ground in the Indian territories. He contracted a fever and due to his being weak (from war and being a heavy drinker) he died at the age of 33. Some say he was poisoned‚ some go far even
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Egyptian ancient civilization was born along the Nile River and lived for more than 3‚000 years. Not only famous for the pyramids at Giza staying there with dignity reminding the wonderful past‚ Egypt is also famous for its pharaohs. Nefertiti and Cleopatra important figures of Egypt‚ famous for their beauties and deeds appear remarkable in many parts of the great ancient history. Staying in front of each other these queens have so many differences but so many things in common too. Each lady has
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