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"[...] One of the most striking exhibitions of the nature of incestuous domestic life which is afforded by the whole dismal panorama of pagan vice and crime, is presented in the history of the great-grandfather of the Cleopatra who is the principal subject of this narrative. He was Ptolemy Physcon, the seventh in the line. It is necessary to give some particulars of his history and that of his family, in order to explain the circumstances under which Cleopatra herself came upon the stage. The name Physcon, which afterward became his historical designation, was originally given him in contempt and derision. He was very small of stature in respect to height, but his gluttony and sensuality had made him immensely corpulent in body, so that he looked more like a monster than a man. The term Physcon was a Greek word, which denoted opprobriously the ridiculous figure that he made. The circumstances of Ptolemy Physcon’s accession to the throne afford not only a striking illustration of his character, but a very faithful[...]".
History of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, by Jacob Abbott - Published on: 2015-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .35" w x 6.00" l, .39 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 152 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I have glanced at a few online articles and it seems like the book was fairly accurate By J. The History of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, by Jacob Abbott chronicles the life of Cleopatra VII (or, as we tend to refer to her, just Cleopatra). I have not studied Cleopatra in depth, so what I am writing is based off of this book. I have glanced at a few online articles and it seems like the book was fairly accurate. However, it is possible that an Egyptologist would disagree. Because of this, I am not taking accuracy into account when I review this book.Cleopatra was the last Egyptian Pharaoh (or second to last, depending on how you interpret her son's rule). Born to a line where violence and politics were deeply connected to familial relationships, she was witness to and a participant of many family fights that ended in blood, betrayal, and death. Her ascension to the throne came at a time of civil war and was only accomplished with the aid of Julius Caesar. Whether through genuine affection or because she thought it would give her political power, Cleopatra began an affair with Caesar (who was already married) and, on his death, with Marc Antony (who was also married). In addition, Cleopatra was imprudent with her money, using it to constantly indulge herself. Her lavish lifestyle and her affairs with married men contributed to the fall of the Ptolomeic dynasty.Abbott takes a long time to get to the topic of Cleopatra. The author first discusses the land of Egypt and the Ptolemies (Cleopatra VII's ancestors). While these can be related back to and are somewhat vital to understanding Cleopatra's life, the author spends too much time on them. It is not until Chapter Four that Cleopatra enters the book with anything other than a mere mention. Even afterwards, the author focuses a lot on the characters surrounding her, such as Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Marc Antony, etc. At one point, there are ten pages in a row that do not even mention Cleopatra. While these figures are central to Cleopatra's life, Abbott could have discussed them while focusing more on how Cleopatra was acting during the crucial events, her motivations for influencing these men, etc. Now, I feel obligated to admit that the entire book was very interesting and I enjoyed learning about all of these people. However, when one picks up a book entitled "The History of Cleopatra" one expects to and usually wants to read about Cleopatra. I feel that the earlier chapters could have and should have been condensed and the later events written from an angle that involved Cleopatra a bit more than it did. This book was interesting but, written as it was, it should have been entitled something along the lines of "A History of the Ptolemy Dynasty and its Relation to Rome".There are a few misused words and/or awkward phrasing of ideas. However, there are not enough to get in the way of reading and comprehending.Overall, I would give this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. Maybe this is a bit harsh; after all, it is interesting to read. However, as it is called, "The History of Cleopatra", I would deduce that Abbott's goal in writing this book was to inform the reader on the life of Cleopatra. He does this to some degree but digresses a bit too much.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. great book !!! By Frances Ryan History of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt is a great book ,clearly written and totally engrossing. delighted I downloaded it. thanks
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Could not put this book down!!! By Sokuntheary Lim Wow. I have just finished reading this book and I am excited to share my review of it.What a great book! The writing style is classic english but it serves the story very well. Granted the author expresses his Christian views sparingly throughout the book when it comes to certain matters (for example he condemns the practice of incest), I don't think it is over bearing given that it was written in 1859. It is extremely easy to read and you will find yourself lost in the wonders of this ancient world.When you first read this book, you may initially become bored with the extensive typography the author included in the first chapter. Don't worry this is the author setting the scene for us. Skip this part if you want. The rest of the book that follows (from chapter 2 onwards) is the history of her life- starting with her ancestors and how she came to be. It is engrossing read, dramatic and full of suspense.Each persons in this history is so real to life and the events that unfold before them is so spectacular that it makes Shakespeare stories look like children's writings.I can't help but feel a mixture of feelings for some of the characters in this book- for example I pity Mark Anthony over his fate but at the same time I condemn him for his deeds. (I won't go into it too much as I don't want to spoil the story if you haven't heard it yet).In short I highly recommend this book as an entertaining read- and I say entertaining because it doesn't read like a study text book. It has the feel of one telling another of a tale or story rather then asserting facts. It is a story mixed with drama, romance, action and suspense. And to know that this is history- wow!
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