Cleopatra|Vol. 4

Cleopatra Vol. 4 is the fourth in Georg Ebers historical novel series about the life of Cleopatra VII the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. The novel follows Cleopatra as she struggles to maintain her power in the face of Roman threats. In this volume Cleopatra must contend with the death of her husband Mark Antony and the rise of Octavian who will eventually become the first Roman emperor. Cleopatra eventually commits suicide rather than be captured by Octavian. The novel is a fictionalized account of Cleopatras life but it is based on historical research. Ebers was a German Egyptologist and he used his knowledge of ancient Egypt to create a vivid and realistic portrait of Cleopatras world. The novel is a classic of historical fiction and it has been translated into many languages. Cleopatra Vol. 4 is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of one of the most fascinating women in history. It is a story of love betrayal and death but it is also a story of courage and determination.