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Cleopatra: A Life
Cleopatra’s name screams seductress, but what if that’s just ancient gossip and Hollywood hype? If you think she was just a pretty face who used charm to get ahead, Stacy Schiff is here to shake that up. This biography digs past the myths to find a ruthless, smart ruler juggling the brutal politics of Rome and Egypt like a pro.
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