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Description:On 2 September 31 BC two superpowers - ancient Egypt and Rome - met head-on for the first and last time in history. The outcome was the Battle of Actium which would lead directly to the foundation of the Roman Empire.In a compelling new chronicle brought vividly to life by moving eyewitness accounts, this book recounts the chain of events that culminated in the fall of Egypt and reveals the central charismatic personalities of Octavian, Mark Antony and Cleopatra who were responsible for it. Usually told from the Roman perspective but retold here from the Egyptian standpoint, the gripping narrative also explores the role of chance, human fallibility, ruthlessness and tragedy tha tlay at the heart of the power struggle.Illustrated throughout with iconic objects from the superb collection of the British Museaum and evocative locations, 31 BC tells the dramatic story of a defining momen which would change the course of history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with 31 BC - Antony, Cleopatra and the Fall of Egypt /anglais. To get started finding 31 BC - Antony, Cleopatra and the Fall of Egypt /anglais, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 184

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: British Museum

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ISBN: 0714122742

Description: On 2 September 31 BC two superpowers - ancient Egypt and Rome - met head-on for the first and last time in history. The outcome was the Battle of Actium which would lead directly to the foundation of the Roman Empire.In a compelling new chronicle brought vividly to life by moving eyewitness accounts, this book recounts the chain of events that culminated in the fall of Egypt and reveals the central charismatic personalities of Octavian, Mark Antony and Cleopatra who were responsible for it. Usually told from the Roman perspective but retold here from the Egyptian standpoint, the gripping narrative also explores the role of chance, human fallibility, ruthlessness and tragedy tha tlay at the heart of the power struggle.Illustrated throughout with iconic objects from the superb collection of the British Museaum and evocative locations, 31 BC tells the dramatic story of a defining momen which would change the course of history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with 31 BC - Antony, Cleopatra and the Fall of Egypt /anglais. To get started finding 31 BC - Antony, Cleopatra and the Fall of Egypt /anglais, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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