“Marriage, and women, were done differently in Rome, where female authority was a meaningless concept. (Similarly, for a man to be called effeminate was the worst insult.) The Roman definition of a good woman was an inconspicuous woman, something that defied Cleopatra's training. In Alexandria she needed to make a spectacle of herself. Here the mandate was reversed.”
This book delves into the life of Cleopatra VII, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, examining her rise to power, her political and romantic alliances, and her eventual downfall. It provides an in-depth look at her reign, her interactions with Roman leaders, and her cultural impact. more
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
“...that it was women who paid for the crimes men committed against them.”
“Every time you abandon a part of yourself to make someone else comfortable, you dilute your power.”
“Those who don't value their words, will never value your wishes.”