Cleopatra Rules!: The Amazing Life of the Original Teen Queen [Paperback]

In this lively, informal biography, Vicky Alvear Shecter shows that Cleopatra was a far more capable and powerful ruler than people have thought. Most of what we've known about Cleopatra—and what crept into art, film, and literature—came from her enemies, the Romans. But, ascending to the throne at 17, Cleopatra proved herself a brilliant negotiator who forged alliances that kept her in power and in control of her kingdom. This book about Egypt's last and most famous pharaoh features an inviting text, many sidebars, and excellent color illustrations: maps, photos of ancient artifacts, and artworks from many historical periods.Vicky Alvear Shecteris the author ofAlexandar the Great Rocks the World, a Junior Library Guild selection and aVoice of Youth AdvocatesHonors List selection for nonfiction. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.CN