Kleopatrina kći

Kleopatrina kći

Michelle Moran

Based on detailed research, "Cleopatra's Daughter" is a fascinating depiction of imperial Rome and an unforgettable love story. The book Cleopatra's Daughter is the final part of the trilogy. The first part is Nefertiti, and the second part is the Heretic

Mark Antony and Cleopatra, pursued by the forces of Rome, choose to die by their own hands as Octavian's victorious armies march into Egypt. Their twins Selena and Alexander survive the journey to Rome and are handed over to the household of Octavian's sister. As they mature into adulthood, hoping to one day return to the throne of Egypt, the brother and sister are buffeted by the personal ambitions of Octavian's family and court. The faithful narrative of Selene and Alexander in a fascinating depiction of imperial Rome, the people and events of that turbulent period of human history will capture your imagination and win your heart.

The marriage of Mark Antony and Cleopatra represents one of the greatest love stories of all time. After they commit suicide together due to Octavian's invasion of Egypt, their three children are taken in chains to Rome. The ten-year-old twins Alexander and Selene will survive, whose narrative brings great portraits of historical figures: Octavian and Octavia, Livia, Marcellus, Tiberius and others.

Original title
Cleopatra's Daughter
Translation
Andrea Milanko
Editor
Tomislav Zagoda
Graphics design
Janka Carev
Dimensions
19 x 12 cm
Pages
373
Publisher
Znanje, Zagreb, 2011.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.
ISBN
978-9-53324-351-1

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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