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 f...