Nonfiction books about cleopatra

I thought this was a very enlightening book about not only cleopatra, but the era in which she lived in general. Historical fiction nonfiction book pairs never enough novels. It gave insight not only about the different roles women played in eygptian history, but rome as well. A life, by stacy schiff, captures the queen the new. I have not studied cleopatra in depth, so what i am writing is based off of this book. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and i passionately loved my people. Well known as the author and illustrator of awardwinning picture book biographies, she is the recipient of the orbis pictus award for outstanding nonfiction for children and the washington postchildrens book guild nonfiction award for her body of work. You can read hundreds of nonfiction books and still discover new topics and perspectives. A gripping narrative featuring amazing visuals on every page, this new nonfiction book tells the story of how this violent group of white supremacists managed to terrorize so many american citizens for so many years and the beliefs that enabled them to do so. A life, begin by banishing the myths, the kudzu of history that grows in the absence of facts. She was an icon of female sexuality and political savvy. While some kids naturally gravitate toward informational writing, those who love a good story often feel that reading nonfiction is a chore.

From the start of this oddly unsatisfying analysis of shakespeares antony and cleopatra, celebrated literary scholar bloom falstaff explores his own beguilement by the latter title character. Power, love, and politics in the ancient world diana preston. In truth, the people of egypt was all she cared about. There are movies, plays, songs and of course books about her life, but im only focusing on one of these mediums. Though this volume obviously retraces some familiar ground covered in earlier books like lucy hugheshalletts cleopatra. Jul 18, 2018 the average goodreads rating for the books published in the series so far is 4. She tells us that when the roman poet lucan describes cleopatras ineffable night of shame with julius caesar, he is writing the equivalent. Cleopatra was born a goddess, became a queen at 18 and at the height of her power, ms. The graphic part of this book begins with cleopatra as a teenager and then becoming queen at the age of 18. Entertainment weekly s best nonfiction of the year. This short informational text and biographical graphic organizer teach kids what is known about cleopatra. She tells us that when the roman poet lucan describes cleopatras. The portrayal of cleopatra in historical fiction the mad. No doubt, my students will enjoy it as much as i have.

Im looking forward to all the fiction and nonfiction book pairings this week. There has already been one scholarly biography this year by duane roller, now here is. Cleopatras daughter by michelle moran, the memoirs of cleopatra by margaret george, cleopatra vii. The few documented episodes of cleopatras life are notoriously difficult to interpret. Feb 24, 2019 the many nonfiction and fiction books, films, etc. Learn all there is to know about the woman who ruled ancient egypt as well as gain insights about her sacred animal companionthe catwith these 5 informative and imaginative books about cleopatra. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.

Cleopatra rules the amazing life of the original teen. Oct 10, 2017 noted jazz and pop record producer thiele offers a chatty autobiography. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction 56 books. It follows her relationships with both caesar and mark antony along with all the fighting for territory in between.

The nonfiction genre encompasses a wide range of topics, approaches, and writing styles. Mostly shrouded in romantic legend, cleopatra was an intelligent, confident, and mysterious egyptian ruler. See more ideas about cleopatra, fiction books and books. As the last pharaoh of ancient egypt, i ruled alone without the help of my husband. The book starts with 4 nongraphic pages providing some important details on the ancient east, alexandria. Alexander the great rocks the world, a voya honor pick for nonfiction, and cleopatra rules a docent in the ancient history department of the carlos museum of art, she lives in avondale estates, georgia. Shes always got great book recommendations, especially about book of the month selections. Here, weve got the best gifts for trendsetters, diyers, and foodies, fascinating looks at our planet and its creatures. Women make history, break boundaries, and some have their stories told. A biography of cleopatrathe most intriguing woman of the ancient world and. Schiff writes, she controlled virtually the entire eastern mediterranean coast, the last great kingdom of. The pulitzer prizewinning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the. Forget the thick bangs and pageboy, the dazzling beauty. Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue.

An essential nonfiction reading list for high school and beyond. These are 20 of the highest rated books on goodreads book riot. Nov 04, 2019 this week for nonfiction november were celebrating how nonfiction and fiction books can complement each other. She was also the last ruler of the ptolemaic kingdom of egypt. All links will go to the books goodreads page so you can read more about them.

Of course the story most certainly does not have a happy ending with both cleopatra and mark antony committing suicide. The history of cleopatra, queen of egypt, by jacob abbott chronicles the life of cleopatra vii or, as we tend to refer to her, just cleopatra. Clare is another ya fantasy author whose books are frequently found in the top rated shelves on goodreads. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction 56 books goodreads. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. To some she is a lying, cheating, and goodfornothing teenager who had no care for the people of egypt. Jan 18, 2018 its 2018, and weve all heard the phrase new year, new youbut heres the thing. Having been to the exhibit in philadelphia, pa in nov. So instead of trying to reinvent yourself, why not read some nonfiction books to help yourself be the smartest, most interesting, well. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Above all else, cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator.

From being nixon to negroland, these are the best nonfiction books of 2015 in our annual series of yearend lists, time surveys the highs and lows, the good and the bad. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A colorful and entertaining overview of the last pharaoh, cleopatra rules. Im really glad i finally read it though, as it was very interesting. Queen of egypt at the age of eighteen, cleopatra s passion was to untie the world under egyptian rule. Investing time to read good nonfiction books is the perfect way to enrich your everyday life and have fun at the same time. One of the new york times 10 best books of 2010 her palace shimmered with onyx and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. This is the catalogue for the exhibit of the same title. Nov 01, 2010 how history and hollywood got cleopatra wrong the egyptian queen is most often remembered as a beautiful seductress. We asked you to share your favorite nonfiction books about womens history, and you responded. Cleopatras moon by vicky alvear shecter hardcover book. It should be noted that i read mostly egyptian and tudor england books, hence the lack of variety on the list.

Much has been written of my beauty, but i was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. How is cleopatra portrayed in historical fiction and just how accurate are these portrayals. Mar, 2012 i decided to take the prompt and do my top ten historical fiction books, because i just recently found myself back on this kick. Life everlasting national museums scotland collection of ancient egyptian coffins by bill manley, cleopatra.

By vicky alvear shecter 102 pages nonfiction the main purpose this book is to tell how cleopatra really was. Nov 29, 2012 an essential nonfiction reading list for high school and beyond. Last queen of egypt and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Jan 01, 2005 the graphic part of this book begins with cleopatra as a teenager and then becoming queen at the age of 18. Jan 01, 2008 like a lot of the cheap second hand nonfiction books i buy, i bought cleopatra with great intentions to read it and expand my knowledge, but then it sat it on my bookshelf for ages. The 20 best works of nonfiction of the decade literary hub. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction this is a list of books nonfiction, and fiction, about egypts last macedonian queen. I have glanced at a few online articles and it seems like the book was fairly accurate. I appreciate shecters attempt to write a biography specifically for teens, but i felt that this book was a little long on speculation and a little short on citation.

Vicky alvear shecter is the author of two nonfiction books about the ancient world. Preston chronicles cleopatras life from her royal upbringing to her marriage to the new roman emperor julius. Best nonfiction books to give as gifts read it forward. The life of an egyptian queen graphic nonfiction 9781404202429. The pulitzer prizewinning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world. Nov 02, 2010 cleopatra was born a goddess, became a queen at 18 and at the height of her power, ms. How history and hollywood got cleopatra wrong the egyptian queen is most often remembered as a beautiful seductress. Personal essays, cookbooks, diy manuals, odd and unknown histories, even coloring books fall into this broad category.