Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
(Author) Dominic SandbrookTake a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true Born into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her brother and sister to become Pharaoh of Egypt, she is certain the gods have chosen her for greatness. But then Julius Caesar's war-fleet sails into her harbour - and suddenly her country's destiny hangs by a thread ... Join Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent's bite which will change the course of history.
Dominic Sandbrook
Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian and author known for his work in popular history. He is best known for his books on British history in the 20th century, including "Never Had It So Good: A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles" and "White Heat: A History of Britain in the Swinging Sixties." Sandbrook's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical events easy for readers to understand. His works have had a significant impact on the genre of popular history, bringing important moments in British history to a wider audience. Sandbrook's most famous work, "Never Had It So Good," offers a comprehensive look at post-war Britain and its cultural and political transformations.
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