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“Here you have an incredibly ambitious, accomplished woman who comes up against some of the same problems that women in power come up against today. Cleopatra plays an oddly pivotal role in world history as well; in her lifetime, Alexandria is the center of the universe, Rome is still a backwater.”

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Stacy Schiff
Stacy Schiff

Stacy Schiff is an American author renowned for her biographical works. Born on October 26, 1961, in New York, she graduated from Harvard University and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale University. Schiff's writing style is distinctive, and she excels at delving into the lives and achievements of historical figures. Her works have won numerous literary awards. more

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